Hey!Dear,
I have been looking around for this topic of using the PHD from India (on scholarship and involved in research) as a work expereince for EE FSW.
My wife is in the same boat now. She joined an university as a Research assitant and later after 4 months joined as full time PHD candidate and did her work for almost 5 years. She was getting paid by some grant initially for an year and then from JRF funding. She can try to get a reference letter from her guide but payslips are not available.
I saw you have asked similar questions at mulitple places. I kindly request you if you could shed some light if this is possible and do request to share the reference letter format which will help in getting some relief.
Thank you in advance.
Unfortunately, I have not applied myself yet so I don't have a reference letter yet. It seems like you may be eligible to apply but I don't really know much about the RAs outside of Canada. Also, payslips are not required but may be requested as additional proof of work experience.