Hi Jen. I had the same problem - I am funded by the BBSRC and just going into 2nd year and I didn't get my next installment either. I emailed the BBSRC and it turns out there's an annual confirmation that's sent to your supervisor, which must be signed and returned before you can get your next lot of money. the form was sent out at the beginning of August. I had the BBSRC fax over another and got my supervisor (who denies seeing the original in august) to sign it. I then got my money within a week. Hope this helps