posted about 2 years ago
Quote From TreeofLife:
I doubt there's a country in Europe where every single student receives a stipend. In the UK, EU people apply for PhDs that come with a stipend and if they are successful at interview, then they get the PhD and are awarded the stipend. Most non-EU students are self-funded or are paid by their employer or government, so they do not get stipends. Other students without stipends will pay from their savings or via loans, which is not recommended.
Think the way it is going, funding for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences will get even more competitive, and loans might be the only way for a large part of the population to pursue a doctorate in the future.
Also, interviews are not always necessary part of the funding process. Two of my funding applications will only be judged on academic achievements, the proposal, supervisory fit, the strength of the references and the CV.