Graduate Student
/ˈɡrædʒ.u.ət ˈstuː.dənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A student enrolled in a post-bachelor’s degree program, typically pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree, often with associated research responsibilities and potential legal implications regarding funding, employment, and intellectual property rights.
The graduate student submitted a patent application based on her thesis research.
Forms
- graduate student
- graduate students
See also
Commentary
The term 'graduate student' is legally significant when addressing contracts, intellectual property ownership, and employment classifications within academic institutions.
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