If the stipend was part of a scholarship or fellowship and was for living expenses (room & board) it would be treated as a taxable scholarship. However, it was by reported on Form 1099-NEC, therefor the issuer/payer has classified the payment as being for services rendered/work performed, which is reported on Schedule C.
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