The salary and the residence stipend are taxable for income tax. Students are paid a $3,200 stipend. Fellowships with a stipend may encourage students to work on a doctorate. In addition, scholars receive a monthly maintenance stipend to cover accommodation and living expenses. Included are allowances for a stipend and room and board expenses. All participants receive a $500 stipend. Workers receive a small monthly stipend with meals and accommodation provided by the society. Members awarded the Medal of Honor qualify for a separate stipend. Cast members are paid a small stipend for their participation in the show. The normal monthly stipend for doctoral students in Brazil is between US$500 and $1000. The fellowship carries a stipend of $20,000. Gromyko advised Borisevich that he would have difficulty living on a meager student stipend. She received a $10,000 stipend for her service. His uncle provided him with a monthly stipend as well (set at 150 francs). He constructed some hostels and decreed that only imperial envoys could receive a stipend.