Thanks for that! Fingers crossed!! I doubt it that they'll apply for external funding as they said they will get back to me fairly soon.

Hi all! I am very puzzled. I had my interview for a funded PhD about 2 weeks ago. The reply from the university was a bit delayed and since i contacted them they said that although i did well I didn't get the place. However, they are looking for adequate funding so that I can actually do the PhD. Do I stand a chance? How difficult is it for them to find funding? I really don't know whether I shall be happy or not... :(