Hi, I had a gruelling viva yesterday, which lasted over 3 1/2 hours. At the end they recommended I re register for an MPhil with re writes in three months. I do the have option of ignoring the recommendation, and doing a major rewrite, including more data collection in twelve months, and facing another viva. Has anyone else been on this position, and chosen to carry on with the PhD? I'm just feeling very despondent and slightly worthless at the moment, so anyone who has been done this route, and achieved their doctorate, it would be helpful if you could share your stories.

Hi

Apologies if this is the wrong place, as this is my first post here. I recently applied for a studentship at Notts Trent Uni, I didn't get the studentship but they have offered me a place if I can secure funding for myself. Can I apply to ESRC directly or do I have to apply through the Uni? I have tried speaking to both staff at the Uni and at ESRC but seem to be hitting a brick wall.

thanks in advance, Lisa