Ilan Kelman recently sent round some thoughts to CRIT-GEOG to this effect, didn't see the replies but looking it up in the CRIT-GEOG archive might help.

Hi Sarah! From what I understand the stipend is to contribute to misc costs for living in Edinburgh, which would include accommodation. I assume the point in the IASH notes is to indicate they don't have additional funds if costs are higher (as you'll know, it gets expensive here). - Hannah

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