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PhD funding- AHHH.
« on: December 26, 2018, 02:46:12 PM »
Happy Boxing Day! Most of you are probably enjoying festivities but I'm online because I'm debating whether to do a PhD (fun times).
I have my topic and advisor sorted BUT of course there's the issue of funding. I am eligible for 2 out of 5 university scholarships available (as I am classified as an international student). Have any of you considered doing a PhD and what did you do for funding? I can't imagine paying for the full three years if I don't get those scholarships.

For reference, I have a spousal visa but I'm not sure if getting scholarships counts as "public funds?" I know this is super specific but just wondered if anyone else was ever in the same boat!
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Re: PhD funding- AHHH.
« Reply #1 on: December 30, 2018, 02:43:19 PM »
Answered this identical post in the other area of the UKY,  but am curious. What is your status and how long have you been here?

As far as I know, scholarships are not "public funds".


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Re: PhD funding- AHHH.
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2019, 02:06:26 PM »
In case anyone still needs this, here is the government guidance on what constitutes "public funds".

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/public-funds


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Re: PhD funding- AHHH.
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2019, 09:16:11 PM »
Answered this identical post in the other area of the UKY,  but am curious. What is your status and how long have you been here?

As far as I know, scholarships are not "public funds".

Thanks for your reply! I'm  a US citizen on a spousal visa and have been here since 2016 (Tier-4 - fiancee- spousal).
Fiancée visa: 07/12/2017
Biometrics: 07/18/2017 (Chicago)
Confirmation email:  07/24/2017
Decision email: 09/20/2017 (42BD)
Married: 12/28/2017
1st FLR(M) approved: 01/17/2018
1st BRP arrived: 01/19/2018
2nd FLR(M) applied: 06/23/2020
2nd FLR(M) approved: 10/30/2020
2nd BRP arrived: 11/05/2020
ILR biometrics on 01/11/2023 Super priority decision
Citizenship biometrics: 04/15/2023
Citizenship ceremony: 09/05/2023


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Re: PhD funding- AHHH.
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2019, 11:57:06 PM »
Ah. Good luck with that International Tuition and Fees bit....  ;) :(


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Re: PhD funding- AHHH.
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2019, 02:24:41 PM »
Curious to see if you proceeded with your plan?


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