This might seem like a stupid question, but is it frowned upon to apply to 2 people from the same dept? Ive already applied to 1 supervisor, but there is another one in the same dept that i would be interested in applying to? any advice??

See www.naric.org.uk.

Not sure about qualifications, but you might save the arm and/or leg through www.fulbright.co.uk if you go to the US

The lack of replies probably suggests I'm not the only person in the UK who has never heard of that qualification. However, you could check with www.naric.org.uk/ to see what it is officially equivalent to in the UK.

Jason, that's shockingly ageist! Us old dogs might have difficulty learning new tricks, but just think of all the tricks we've learnt in the past few decades! I've found being a mature student so much easier than the first time round.

I want to know where to find information about PHD programs and fellowships for latin american students specifiaclly on Polymers topics. I have found a lot of opportunities according to my profile but it wasn´t allowed to apply for my nationality.

If you feel so unhapy you should try to move in another country, and "take the credentials " with you:) it would be a waste of time , energy and work, otherwise....

Don't worry about it. I started my Ph.D at 36. It is depend on your luck.

I have started a Phd at university in the Netherlands. Unfortunatley my family cannot be with me and am unable to work in my spare time due to language and legal restrictions. as a result, I am despondent and thinking that I should move to another "friendlier"country. I am ready to start fieldwork but am extremely unhappy. Please advise as I am even thinking of quitting the programme

try university of bath for ORS. Sometimes it takes many applications just to get an interview-dont be to sad yet -the big phd adverts comeout in march/april time (so I am told!) so all is not lot

I am 24 years old.I have completed M.Sc botany in first class.Now I would like to join Ph.D research in plant biotech or Relevent plant science subjects.

Definately, especially if you want to apply for funding. ther re some universities though which dont require it...:)))

1) I dont have any interviews, should i be worrying?
2) I am an international student and the deadline for ORS is near, and since i dont have any admittion yet, how should i know which scholl to apply for ORS for?

Thank you

The best thing to do is to ask this question from the Project supervisor himself/herself.

Thanks for the encouraging replies.