Hi All,

Just looking for some general information. I recently started a job as a research assistant as part of a small research team. I originally thought that applying for a PhD studentship was not an option, especially on a full-time basis, as I couldn't afford the pay cut (my current salary is £26K p/a, which barely covers my mortgage and living expenses). What would my options be, if any, with my current job role? I'm fairly new to this type of role and so it'd be great to find out what my options are in a concise manner, rather than being bombarded with information.

Thanks :)