hello there, i want your help on what are the procedures to go for in the journey of searching for a phd scholarship (in science) ... i don't know how to start! should i write a proposal 1st or find the supervisor? or should i apply to the university 1st? what about funding and those things? am really confused!! :-(

Hi MEbnouf,

Well, I lucked out: I saw an advert in the paper, for a funded PhD, wrote a research proposal, had an interview (as one of 6 shortlisted candidates), and was offered the place the next morning. The whole process took less than three weeks. To be fair, though, I'd slogged my heart out on the proposal.