scout518
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1099-NEC but not "self-employed"? Schedule C?

Hi,

I was sent a 1099-NEC for a one-time payment I received for participating in a research program at my university. When I enter this information into TurboTax, the program will not let me proceed because it wants me to fill in a Schedule C and other information related to "my business"... even though I do not have a business. If I delete the 1099-NEC, it lets me proceed. I was not sent any other form, only the 1099-NEC. Not sure where to go from here! 

Did the university send me the wrong form? 

If not, how should I proceed? 

Thank you.