Dear All,
I am wondering what is the difference between a funded phd and unfunded phd (in terms of future career value)? I have applied for several funded studentships, but been rejected and told to reapply to the same institution for an unfunded phd. I am wondering if getting a first peer reviewed journal publication would help (currently preparing same). I already have an MSc with ESRC research training and three years experience as a research assistant. A lot of questions, but any feedback would be much appreciated.
Anna.
Anna,
I enquired about funding for a ESRC validated PhD in education. The administrator told me that the only way to get funding was with a first and a distinction at masters level. She said she had seen others who got funding without these, but they always had exceptional references.
H - Fulfilling the research council's basic criteria for funding does not guarantee funding. In most cases they simply have more applications than funds. In some subject areas a first and a masters with distinction provides the only hope of funding.
Anna - As long as your project supervisor has a good reputation in his or her field, whether or not it was funded shouldn't make much difference (except to your pocket).
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