Thanks for the reply.

I think its the fact that its an area I am interested in; plus the studentship was really good (17k I believe). I guess its just a waiting game now and keep myself busy.

First post on the forum so hopefully someone can help or share advice :)

Went for a PhD interview roughly 3 weeks ago with the university I am currently studying my MSc at. Overall I gave a good interview and said everything I went over prior the interview so was happy with my performance. After the interview I sent an email to the chief supervisor and thanked him for the opportunity etc. and I got a reply almost immediately.

I believe there was 4-5 candidates including myself; two of which are in my MSc class. So I was in class on monday and both them mentioned they received a letter last friday to say they were unsuccessful (the letter was posted on the monday).

I still havent heard anything and I am kind of in limbo here. My biggest fear is that they have offered the position to another candidate and I am second choice incase their first choice cannot accept the offer. If that person confirms then they will let me know that i am unsuccessful.

Is this the way it usually goes or is there still a chance for me?