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#81
(Original post by apotoftea)
Because there are issues about going back (on both sides, not just me
) and urghh wish the temptation wasn't there as I know just how stupid it would be to ignore it. 
I'd kinda ruled it out big time. Bah.
Because there are issues about going back (on both sides, not just me
) and urghh wish the temptation wasn't there as I know just how stupid it would be to ignore it. 
I'd kinda ruled it out big time. Bah.
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Need more help on going postgrad?
(Original post by IlexAquifolium)
Given how much you miss the place though, surely it's an opportunity to at least have a backup option where you know you'd be happy? I know it's always a bit weird contemplating going back, but I can only see that the chance of applying for funding back there would be a good thing for you
Given how much you miss the place though, surely it's an opportunity to at least have a backup option where you know you'd be happy? I know it's always a bit weird contemplating going back, but I can only see that the chance of applying for funding back there would be a good thing for you
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(Original post by FadedJade)
What negatives are there? (sorry I dont know your background)
What negatives are there? (sorry I dont know your background)
- Commute to sources is a pain so would have to consider staying up there (do-able but a damn sight easier from other locations)
- Don't particularly get on the person who would be second supervisor
- University doesn't really have a postgrad support network & I'd be one of the youngest PhD students there by about 20 years!
And a couple of other negatives which I'm keeping off the forum
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#85
Hi, I hope someone can help.
I'm currently in 2nd year genetics, living in Northern Ireland.
I wanted to do medicine as a second degree, but I was looking at a career devolpment loan and it says £10,000 is the maximum?! I'd need at least £16,000 for fees alone.
Can anyone give me any advice on what to do?
I'm currently in 2nd year genetics, living in Northern Ireland.
I wanted to do medicine as a second degree, but I was looking at a career devolpment loan and it says £10,000 is the maximum?! I'd need at least £16,000 for fees alone.
Can anyone give me any advice on what to do?
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#86
Medicine is funded as a second degree by the SLC - it's exempt from the usual funding rules.
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#87
How do i apply for ESRC funding? Do i have to apply specifically or do i just tick some box on the university application form? I know all the Masters I am applying for are recognized. Thanks for any help.
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#88
(Original post by Rob L)
How do i apply for ESRC funding? Do i have to apply specifically or do i just tick some box on the university application form? I know all the Masters I am applying for are recognized. Thanks for any help.
How do i apply for ESRC funding? Do i have to apply specifically or do i just tick some box on the university application form? I know all the Masters I am applying for are recognized. Thanks for any help.
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#89
There should be a box to tick on the application form. Depending on the uni, you may need to send in a separate application form later for research council funding.
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#90
A hypothetical situation that concerns me:
i) Both Oxford and RHUL make me an offer.
ii) I choose Oxford for prestige reasons.
iii) Oxford can't provide me with any fundingzzzz.
iv) RHUL could have done so.
(Obviously I'd never actually know number four to be true, but nevertheless...)
I'm not really sure what I'm expecting people to say to this. But do similar hypotheticals bother anyone else? Is there any way to avert this situation (other than the obvious)?
i) Both Oxford and RHUL make me an offer.
ii) I choose Oxford for prestige reasons.
iii) Oxford can't provide me with any fundingzzzz.
iv) RHUL could have done so.
(Obviously I'd never actually know number four to be true, but nevertheless...)
I'm not really sure what I'm expecting people to say to this. But do similar hypotheticals bother anyone else? Is there any way to avert this situation (other than the obvious)?
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#91
(Original post by Bread and Circlejerks)
A hypothetical situation that concerns me:
i) Both Oxford and RHUL make me an offer.
ii) I choose Oxford for prestige reasons.
iii) Oxford can't provide me with any fundingzzzz.
iv) RHUL could have done so.
(Obviously I'd never actually know number four to be true, but nevertheless...)
I'm not really sure what I'm expecting people to say to this. But do similar hypotheticals bother anyone else? Is there any way to avert this situation (other than the obvious)?
A hypothetical situation that concerns me:
i) Both Oxford and RHUL make me an offer.
ii) I choose Oxford for prestige reasons.
iii) Oxford can't provide me with any fundingzzzz.
iv) RHUL could have done so.
(Obviously I'd never actually know number four to be true, but nevertheless...)
I'm not really sure what I'm expecting people to say to this. But do similar hypotheticals bother anyone else? Is there any way to avert this situation (other than the obvious)?
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#92
I can accept both offers and wait? I did not even know that...
Thank you very much. That has really put my mind at ease. (Since in the situation that you throw up, I would choose DEFINITE MONEY without hesitation.)
Thank you very much. That has really put my mind at ease. (Since in the situation that you throw up, I would choose DEFINITE MONEY without hesitation.)
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#93
(Original post by Bread and Circlejerks)
I can accept both offers and wait? I did not even know that...
Thank you very much. That has really put my mind at ease. (Since in the situation that you throw up, I would choose DEFINITE MONEY without hesitation.)
I can accept both offers and wait? I did not even know that...
Thank you very much. That has really put my mind at ease. (Since in the situation that you throw up, I would choose DEFINITE MONEY without hesitation.)
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#94
Not theoretical, abstract, intentional, fictive, contingent, modal or conditional.
DEFINITE MONEY.
DEFINITE MONEY.
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#95
(Original post by Bread and Circlejerks)
I can accept both offers and wait? I did not even know that...
Thank you very much. That has really put my mind at ease. (Since in the situation that you throw up, I would choose DEFINITE MONEY without hesitation.)
I can accept both offers and wait? I did not even know that...
Thank you very much. That has really put my mind at ease. (Since in the situation that you throw up, I would choose DEFINITE MONEY without hesitation.)
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#96
(Original post by IlexAquifolium)
Yes, definitely. They may ask for a deposit if you're a non UK student, but that's the only sticking point, really (although if you're going for AHRC I'm guessing that doesn't apply). So it's normal for people to accept a few offers and wait on the funding situation, before calling up the other universities and saying you can't attend because you can't afford it. It happens often so they shouldn't make a fuss over it.
Yes, definitely. They may ask for a deposit if you're a non UK student, but that's the only sticking point, really (although if you're going for AHRC I'm guessing that doesn't apply). So it's normal for people to accept a few offers and wait on the funding situation, before calling up the other universities and saying you can't attend because you can't afford it. It happens often so they shouldn't make a fuss over it.
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#97
(Original post by Bread and Circlejerks)
Thanks very much: that's great. Just a quick extra question, though: if both places offer me funding and I choose to reject RHUL, then will they be more likely in that scenario to get uppity? Since they will know that I have no financial issues, and it'll make it seem as though I considered them as a kind of back-up. I guess ultimately there's not a whole lot that they can do materially, but I'd just feel like a bit of a jerk rejecting them with a lame "something suddenly came up!"-type explanation.
Thanks very much: that's great. Just a quick extra question, though: if both places offer me funding and I choose to reject RHUL, then will they be more likely in that scenario to get uppity? Since they will know that I have no financial issues, and it'll make it seem as though I considered them as a kind of back-up. I guess ultimately there's not a whole lot that they can do materially, but I'd just feel like a bit of a jerk rejecting them with a lame "something suddenly came up!"-type explanation.
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(Original post by Bread and Circlejerks)
Thanks very much: that's great. Just a quick extra question, though: if both places offer me funding and I choose to reject RHUL, then will they be more likely in that scenario to get uppity? Since they will know that I have no financial issues, and it'll make it seem as though I considered them as a kind of back-up. I guess ultimately there's not a whole lot that they can do materially, but I'd just feel like a bit of a jerk rejecting them with a lame "something suddenly came up!"-type explanation.
Thanks very much: that's great. Just a quick extra question, though: if both places offer me funding and I choose to reject RHUL, then will they be more likely in that scenario to get uppity? Since they will know that I have no financial issues, and it'll make it seem as though I considered them as a kind of back-up. I guess ultimately there's not a whole lot that they can do materially, but I'd just feel like a bit of a jerk rejecting them with a lame "something suddenly came up!"-type explanation.
You can only accept one though and have one JeS application form.Who are you hoping to work with at RHUL?
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#99
RHUL amuses me when it comes to AHRC nominations. I didn't find out I had been nominated until the first week of July, hadn't heard anything since the March deadline.
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(Original post by tigermoth99)
RHUL amuses me when it comes to AHRC nominations. I didn't find out I had been nominated until the first week of July, hadn't heard anything since the March deadline.
RHUL amuses me when it comes to AHRC nominations. I didn't find out I had been nominated until the first week of July, hadn't heard anything since the March deadline.
Hope for prospective students' sake next year, they'll have a better system.
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