The minimum funding for the 05/06 year was £12,000. Apparently for 06/07 it is ~£12,300 and for 07/08 it seems to be ~£12,700. Does anybody know if, as a 2nd year PhD student, I am entitled to receive the increased amount? My first months' cheque for this year was still £1000. I was really rather looking forward to the extra £5 a week. What?