I am currently working for a biotech company and have just completed a part time MSc. I have been applying for PhD's, I have had several interviews but with no success. I am desperately unhappy in my job but I didn't want to leave for just any job or PhD. Can anyone offer any guidance?

Hi Joanne, we are in a similar situation. Although I am able to get on a programme, I can't get any funding (which equals to not getting anywhere). What I can say ... We have to try again and again, and think how we can improve our applications, and one day it will happen. I still hope it will happen this year, but looks like the next year is more realistic. Good luck.

Keep positive Joanne, there is often a great deal of competition for a PhD project, but that doesn't mean to say you won't get one. You have an MSc and experience in industry, you are very suitably qualified for a project, so don't worry and keep trying