Dear all,

I am a Phd student, just starting my studies. But after winning a scholarship and joining the school I found it to be as efficient as I expected it to be. It has been almost two monthes and I still don't have a proper advisor, just a coordinator who comes twice a week and try to give consultation for 10 students ...(BTW how many phd students can an advisor take at once?)

There is this urge inside me to leave this fellowship and apply for another one, but I have signed an agreement paper with this university for not being eligible for other scholarship. If I get another scholarship do I have to give back the money which they have payed me so far (two months)?

Need your opinion...pleeessseeeee

Is this in the UK? Does your advisor specialise in your subject area?
I would stick with it, and find out when you are going to get a supervisor.

Hi craz. I would advice that you exercise a bit more patience sice its only been two months. I am also in a, sort of, similar situation (as in i was told i would be able to start in february this yr but i can't 'cos of lack of funding) and its April.

as other's have said. If you think about quitting so early than you are not well equipped for the difficult journey ahead. Patience and persistence are the two most important research skills I have acquired in the past (almost) two years.

thanks guys....patience ..I will try. I just hate the comings and goings to and from the lab without doing any lab work

You're welcome.

At least you've started. I am still being tossed around and still waiting to start. I have thought about defecting more than once but i'll give them a little more time

Best wishes