Wouldn’t this just push the problem back, so everyone would fight over Phd programs so they can get a guaranteed income? I imagine this would select for people who are good at impressing schools over people who are good at research.
There is that, though I would expect that unless you’re already the kind of person who might consider doing a PhD anyway, there are probably easier ways to get money. Most doctoral programs are rather tough.
Wouldn’t this just push the problem back, so everyone would fight over Phd programs so they can get a guaranteed income? I imagine this would select for people who are good at impressing schools over people who are good at research.
There is that, though I would expect that unless you’re already the kind of person who might consider doing a PhD anyway, there are probably easier ways to get money. Most doctoral programs are rather tough.