Yes, the time is one of the reasons I didn't want to pursue the PhD in the states. At 33 I'd rather not spend another 5-6 years in destitution. I guess the reality is I need to be in the UK - lab facilities, supervision and so on. Giving up and starting over in the USA isn't a realistic option, although finding work may be a possibility.

Guess you can't have everything - especially when the timing just isn't in your favour.

Thanks for the reply Teek.

Hi All,

I'm currently studying for a PhD in the UK, started in January so it's all quite new, fun and scarily overwhelming :-)
I'm just commencing a 3 month stint on the west coast of USA to attend a particular course and do some collaborative research (it's a USA funded project) and was wondering if anyone's had some experience of having (or just wanting) to either transfer their PhD to another institution/country or just relocate and study/research remotely with some travel back and forth.

Is it even possible? Maybe dependent on the institution?

Actually this has come up as I am in a bit of a pickle. I've been in a long distance relationship for some time (years) and have to consider moving in together in the USofA if it's going to continue, but really don't want to give up the PhD as it's a great project.

So, if anyone has some info on this topic I would be very grateful.

T.