Hi,

I am an Overseas research studentship (ORS) student. my supervisor insisted that my sponser should confirm that he is responsible for my living expenses. My sponsor sent him a letter but he did not trust my sponsor, he asked me to singe a paper, i do not know what the content of this paper is until now!

Also, he prevented me to work any hour. so what do you advice me?

Can I change my supervisor (my ORs is on his name)...or how can I deal with this problem.

I'm not sure what the problem is exactly. This is common policy in the UK. I am not allowed to work (except tutoring in my dept). This policy can vary from one university to another - but is generally the same for every dept in one university. So changing supervisor at the same umiversity is probably pointless.

You could check with the university admin office as to whether there are official guidleines on these issues that you can consult, to see if this is your university's normal policy.

Didn't really take in the bit about signing the paper - surely you can insit on seeing that?