Hi, I am nearing the end of my phd, but am not sure if there are any financial support for me whilst I am writing up - apart from a job that is. Not that I am lazy, I have been working, but it's absolutely draining not being able to write after working long hours. I would like to just finish up quickly - Any advice??

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Check with you uni and funding body to see if you can get additional funding.

Usually none is available. I went beyond my write-up period and luckily got another grant, and had to take out a loan.

EDIT: Just to add...I also know quite a few people who sign onto the dole once they are in their write-up period. Most write-up students are no longer officially full time students (because you aren't paying fees anymore), but are just registered with the uni for the purposes of using email and library facilities, so claiming benefits is legal (of course, you have to show you're looking for work).