Thanks for the reply. Yes, I just wondered if there were any conditions attached to receiving the stipend tax free like
not being in receipt of any other earnings.
I will also have additional earnings from previous paid employment in the same tax year which may complicate things.
For example, I'm assuming that you don't get £13290 tax free and also qualify for the £6475 personal allowance
for any additional paid earnings in the tax year.

Can anybody clarify this point? Thanks.

Hi,

I am considering doing a PhD after being in paid employment for several years.
The PhD is full time and has a tax free stipend of £13290 + fees. My question is, if I undertake some additional paid work to supplement my income, is the full stipend still free of tax and national insurance? I'm confused about how this works because normally you are allowed to earn £6475 personal allowance free of tax in this tax year.

I'd appreciate feedback from anyone else in the same position.

Cheers