<prompt> Human: Hello PF,I have lurked around for a long time here and this is my first time posting. I am a PhD student in a STEM field at a top 5 research university. I just got an offer for an internship from a pretty big company. They are offering 30hour which is just about average. After doing some research, I have put down a good list of reason making my case about why I should get paid more; Im asking for 33-35hour. Some additional info: I presently make the graduate student stipend, which is about the same when considered per hour. Also, I do not have any other offers. I would like to know if it is common for student interns to make negotiations or will there be any possibility of them withdrawing the offer. Thanks.  <response>: Im a STEM PhD student about to graduate in a couple of weeks. You are more than likely just fine to tell them youd like to negotiate your salary. However, be prepared for them to come back and say take it or leave it.For what its worth, I have been applying for jobs since October. Probably sent 100 resumesCL, got called for maybe 6-8 positions, interviewed for 4, and got 2 job offers. One offer was right around your intern wage. One offer was substantially better.My point is, that is a fabulous hourly wage for a student, at least in my region. Youre doing great by being offered that and your industry experience will serve you well when you are prepared to graduate and applying for jobs. Also, you are asking for 3-5hr more. If youre planning on a 6 month internship, that is 3-5k ish more if youre working full time. While thats nothing to sneeze at, I think the experience of the internship itself will likely be worth far more than 3-5k in the long run when youre able to talk about your industry experience in later job interviews. You should still try for it, but dont make it your hill to die on. Be polite and courteous. Lay out why you think youre worth more, and probably plan to accept if they dont want to negotiate. 