what's the story with funding for a part-time PhD? or do they attract any funding? I'm a student/athlete and want to continue my studies while sticking to my training schedule.

My impression: they don't. I am officially a parttime PhD student (UK), live in another country (need to work, self-employed, which also requires dedication). I sometimes get the feeling that enrolling parttime is interpreted by some as "has loads of money and doesn't need to work".

Sorry, currently bit annoyed, but like you, trying to find solutions. Saw that you hadn't gotten any replies and wanted to let you know that you're not alone in trying to find a way to lead a balanced life and not give up (almost) everything else in life

Hi - I am finishing my MSc at the moment and also hope to study my PhD part time so I can continue to work.

My MSc is also part-time and I found there is very little in the way of sponsorship. I have managed to get my company to sponsor me through my MSc but there is no way they will sponsor my PhD.

Again - your not alone :0(

But hay - at least you will have some good work experience when you finish! :0)

c.x