In Computer Science grad students are often paid by the university to perform research e.g. research fellows (RF) or research assistants (RA). This research hel

In Computer Science grad students are often paid by the university to perform research e.g. research fellows (RF) or research assistants (RA). This research helps them complete their PhD but it helps the University in terms of grant funding and prestige/influence. It is often mutually beneficial but it is clearly work.