Ok, I have two questions.

1. How many hours should I be putting into my PhD considering I am only in the 2nd month? I know there are a few posts about this. Probably just like everyone else, I am thinking I am not putting in enough time, and thus when I should have time off, it ruins it!

2. What's the best way to go about making notes for a lit review? I know this sounds like a silly question, but it has been a while since I have studied. What methods do everyone on here use? Do you read, and make brief notes on paper at the same time? Do you select certain chapters from books and then read, then make notes after?

PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!

JU,

Where did you get the names for these charities and trusts, can you please send them to me or point me in the right direction. I want to do a PhD in a social science/political science context.

Thanks

Hey All,

Like everyone else, I am looking for funding. Does anyone have, or know where I can get a list of private or public charities or trusts that provide some sort of financial assistance to potential PhD students. Or any ideas about getting money, apart from bodies such as ESRC etc????

Much appreciated

Thanks mate, same for you!

I am looking to work within Counter-terrorism and resilience and work closely with Social Resilience and Extremism

Thanks for that mate, this is what I am thinking, I want to find somewhere I can carry out research (as a job) and conduct my Phd closely with the topic at the same time. The hard part is finding somewhere!

Very interesting point. It is very difficult as the lady I have spoken to seems to know what she is talking about. She is pretty well respected. The only reason I was in touch with her is because she has been invited by my institution a couple of times to speak at a conference.

Thanks UFO, I will try to get a copy of that book.

For a number of reasons. First I have always wanted to do one, but not known which specific topic I would like to take. Second, even though I work at a really interesting and well repected place, my work mates and boss are really getting to me. This is one of the only ways I can conduct research in the field I want to! and stay at my organisation without going mad! Finally, and most importantly I want to have a specialisation, something I am interested in and enjoy. Even though I have a fairly ok knowledge of the general topic, how much in depth knowledge do I need?

Hey all,

I want to do my PhD part time while I still work at my current company. The company I work for is in the industry I want to do my PhD in so there are many chances to attend conferences and meet relevant people as well as being in the know about new developments. I have been told by my potential PhD supervisor that if I apply myself I can potentially do my PhD (part time) in 3 years! is this possible? Also what level of background knowledge do you need in the subject you wish to partake in?

Finally, what is the deal with funding? What is the minimum-maximum funding available. Also what am I allowed and not allowed to spend the funding on, e.g. would something like a new laptop be allowed, or travel money?

Somebody please help!

Hey all,

I am in a similar predicament. Though the only difference is I want to do my PhD part time while I still work at my current company. The company I work for is in the industry I want to do my PhD in so there are many chances to attend conferences and meet relevant people. I have been told by my potential PhD supervisor that if I apply myself I can potentially do my PhD (part time) in 3 years! is this possible? Also what level of background knowledge do you need in the subject you wish to partake in? Somebody please help!