I've been waiting impatiently to hear about ESRC funding (I've applied for a 1+3), but was very happy to learn today my dept have offered me a studentship! So even if I don't get anything from the ESRC, I'll definitely be starting my PhD in September.....I'm so happy :-D

Good luck to everyone else currently waiting to hear about funding! x

Congratulations. The wait is torture, isn't it?

Congratulations!

Well done! Let the research begin!

That is fantastic news- big well done and good luck for your PhD!

Nice hearing that you got help to start your programme. Which University is this, i am looking for funding too, but it is not easy at all. Do you know of any websites or outside sources that would be of help to me. Please do not with hold information from me if you do know of any of these sources.
Thanks
frederick

Thanks everyone

I'm so chuffed, it hasn't quite sunk in yet. Finally I can start contributing to this forum instead of just lurking!

Frederick, finding funding is indeed a tricky business. I am going to Leeds Uni, and they have a good website identifying all the potential sources of funding students can apply for. I would say most unis will have a similar service through their research degrees office (please correct me if I'm wrong!)

Congrads!