Hi Shani, thanks for getting back to me sorry for the late reply.

I will be doing my PhD at york uni in UK. I always thought i could work part time but even that is a struggle (to find a decent job which will pay your bills and is flexible).

In terms of applying for funding from the uni/ research council etc do I have to go through that with my supervisor and will i be entitled to the money or will it be my supervisor who receives most of it?

I am pretty clueless as you can tell!

Thanks for your comment. My supervisor is responsible for finding me an association which were happy to pay my fees. A part of me thinks maybe this is just the way PhDs are e.g you have to work at the same time and just grit your teeth?

I have been accepted to do my PhD at York Uni in October and my tuition fees are being paid for me by a health centre which I am conducting the research for. My problem is what to do about my living costs. I dont want to fail my PhD because I am working so much that I cannot concentrate on my research.

Does anyone know of any grants or financial support I may be able to get?

Any ideas are welcome I just feel worried because I am doing my PhD full time and that is the only option I have!