Pros
Financial support through stipend and tuition coverage
Note: Helps make graduate study more manageable.
Strong hands-on research experience
Note: Builds technical skills and supports publication and thesis progress.
Professional growth and networking opportunities
Note: Helps develop academic and career connections.
Cons
High workload and time pressure
Note: Balancing research, coursework, and deadlines can be demanding.
Lower pay compared to industry roles
Note: Financial support is helpful, but income is still limited.
Research progress can be uncertain
Note: Experiments and simulations may take time and not always give expected results.