First of all Congrads on getting shortlisted, it means they are interested in you and are a good fit for the project on paper. This topic just came up in my department, apparently it is normal to have about 3-6 who they have shortlisted here. Lots of variations with one guy interviewing everyone who applied (15ish)!

I have gotten a place and accepted a BBSRC case award PhD and I was wondering if any one has an idea as to how long it takes to get the paperwork through. Its been 2 months and I know my university has submitted the paperwork to the bbsrc. Also does any one know when I get paid, if it is monthly, termly, quarterly?