If you are not receiving a W-2 from the university, you are not performing "research activities for the educational institution".
If the tuition reduction is taxable under the rules, enter the 1099-MISC in the section at Federal>>Income>>Other Common Income>>Form 1099-MISC, or use the Search icon on the top row to enter 1099-MISC and click the "Jump to 1099-misc" link.
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