I'm not sure being a guinea pig is worth the risk, especially if you have a place on another more research based course. I think if you are definitely thinking about a phd, go for the MRes, going for a brand new course just because they offer funding might not be such a good idea for your research career.

So no brains available at the Science Registry?

I can only write my thesis on the staircase of my building.

I need a brain transplant, any help mods?

Well he/she says they are "the current phd student" but then says "interested topics". Does that mean this is what they are doing their phd on? Very strange.

We already had Night, how can we get away from these ight words???!?!?!?!

SPIN

Congrats on both places. If you have verbally commited yourself, you can still back out, so don't worry about that. There are certain things you need to consider such as: Can you easily afford to fund the Mres? Apart from the time spent in lab, which course has a better content? What are you planning on doing after (a Phd?)

Can you find out if there is any funding available for the MRes? Explain your dilema to the course coordinator and see if they have any advice.

I have to say, 13K for a Masters stipend is quite a lot! Is this a one or two year course?

Other topics for what?

Are you actually a phd student?

The ok box doesn't go away for me anymore (am using firefox) but it was ok so start with, has been happening for the last couple of days.

SOAR

Eh? Are you allowed to add letters?

FIGHT

Have you asked (and received) feedback after they have turned you down? It might be that there is someone who has the edge on you when you go for these interviews, even things like, already know the supervisor etc. The areas you mention are quite competitive.

FORT