Probably a stupid question, but I can't find project start dates for a lot of the projects listed on this website, any ideas? I want to apply for projects starting in the next academic year. I don't want to ask if the information is available to me somewhere, but I can't find it. I know: If I can't even find that out on my own, I shouldn't be considering a PHD, etc!

Try getting in touch with the people offering the positions

Good plan, but I just want to make sure the info isn't available in a really obvious place that I have missed and make myself look like a bufoon.

If a start date is not specified in the project description then you can usually assume that it will be October 2007. However, it is always worth checking with the relevant department. If you are self-funding then you can often start at any point during the year.

Brilliant, thanks for that.