In the US, for most students, the adviser funds you from research grants. A student will be employed as a "Research Assistant" for the period of her/his PhD.
As I was *completely* daunted by the prospect of finding, applying for, managing to get any sort of funding or scholarship, I decided to apply only to private American universities, who would charge me nothing and provide a stipend - was lucky enough to get into Cornell, and am flying over in about a month's time!
I studied part-time and self-funded. By studying part-time my fees were only £1,600 - 2,400 per year. Because I took 7 years (Working as an academic alongside) the fees gradually rose. I think part-time is a good way to go IF you have the time around your other commitments and want a cheaper option.
Mainly company funded... All tuition expenses are covered by my employer. And all living expenses are covered by my boyfriend. So things are pretty good. If someone in US is looking for funding, NSF grant is also very good. DoD also offers SMART scholarships but require you to work for them after. Plenty of options but many require some sort of commitment.
What's the difference for PhD offered in some of the European countries? For eg in Norway the tuition part is free and you get stipend on top of that..no? Even with their higher living cost wouldn't it makes more sense to do your PhD in those countries?
Interesting fact about PhD funding: In Norway (and maybe the entire Scandinavia, I am not sure) every PhD student receives about 55K dollars a year (about 450 000 in the Norwegian currency which right now is about 55-57K dollars). Also, there is not entrance cost/tuition fee or anything like that. In short, being a PhD student is a decently paid job. But you need a master's degree to be eligible to apply for PhD-positions.
Damn, Scandinavians do everything better; I have a hard time convincing my parents I even deserve to be paid at all, given I'm 'still a student'... Very interesting information, thank you.
but the problem is you must write the entire phd in their language not in english even for undergrad and master's degrees you can benefit from free education if you take courses in the national language this was applicable in sweden denmark finland and norway but after 2017 it is only available in sweden for international students from EU and other countries
Well I am not sure if it varies from field to field but I know some people who are getting decent stipend( or salary whatever you want to call it) in UK too. I was assuming that PhDs all over the world are funded most of the time but turns out I was very wrong ;)
Hi, how possible is for international students to find a phd scholarship position in subjects like philosophy? and how is the pandemic is going to affect the scholarships next year (or even this year)? Thanks for answering in advanced.
Well, it's two years out of date now so I'm sure the exact monetary values are wrong by now. Might be Oxford-specific too; I know other DTPs are different. thanks for letting me know though :)
In the US, for most students, the adviser funds you from research grants. A student will be employed as a "Research Assistant" for the period of her/his PhD.
hello I am eagerly search for such positions in which i was not successful
i will be glad if u share a link of that sort
The vast majority of PhDs in the UK are funded by research grants and scholarships as well. you can just self fund if you want.
As I was *completely* daunted by the prospect of finding, applying for, managing to get any sort of funding or scholarship, I decided to apply only to private American universities, who would charge me nothing and provide a stipend - was lucky enough to get into Cornell, and am flying over in about a month's time!
congrats
It can be a daunting prospect but this quick video gave me a lot of info and starting points. Loving the PdDiaries! Thanks so much.
that's so kind of you! Thank you, I'm really glad you found this helpful.
I studied part-time and self-funded. By studying part-time my fees were only £1,600 - 2,400 per year. Because I took 7 years (Working as an academic alongside) the fees gradually rose. I think part-time is a good way to go IF you have the time around your other commitments and want a cheaper option.
If you are not getting a full ride and a stipend then you are not doing a PhD - you are pursuing a hobby.
Nice video Lucy! Proud of you!
Mainly company funded... All tuition expenses are covered by my employer. And all living expenses are covered by my boyfriend. So things are pretty good. If someone in US is looking for funding, NSF grant is also very good. DoD also offers SMART scholarships but require you to work for them after. Plenty of options but many require some sort of commitment.
What's the difference for PhD offered in some of the European countries? For eg in Norway the tuition part is free and you get stipend on top of that..no? Even with their higher living cost wouldn't it makes more sense to do your PhD in those countries?
self funding here. took years of savings.
Bless you
Interesting fact about PhD funding: In Norway (and maybe the entire Scandinavia, I am not sure) every PhD student receives about 55K dollars a year (about 450 000 in the Norwegian currency which right now is about 55-57K dollars). Also, there is not entrance cost/tuition fee or anything like that. In short, being a PhD student is a decently paid job. But you need a master's degree to be eligible to apply for PhD-positions.
Damn, Scandinavians do everything better; I have a hard time convincing my parents I even deserve to be paid at all, given I'm 'still a student'... Very interesting information, thank you.
Wow! In the UK the stipend is only about £15k normally. Still, it's enough for 3.5 years of rent and beans on toast at least =).
but the problem is you must write the entire phd in their language not in english even for undergrad and master's degrees you can benefit from free education if you take courses in the national language this was applicable in sweden denmark finland and norway but after 2017 it is only available in sweden for international students from EU and other countries
Well I am not sure if it varies from field to field but I know some people who are getting decent stipend( or salary whatever you want to call it) in UK too. I was assuming that PhDs all over the world are funded most of the time but turns out I was very wrong ;)
@Bineeth Kuriakose
hello i am from india and was trying for phd in norway could u help me
Findaphd.com is very helpful. Me, an international student, found the fully funded PhD through it :)
Can you please elaborate on the minimum wage? So you get paid a wage for doing a PhD?
Hi, how possible is for international students to find a phd scholarship position in subjects like philosophy? and how is the pandemic is going to affect the scholarships next year (or even this year)? Thanks for answering in advanced.
My Phd is self funded part time fee is yearly 12000£ do you think is i am paying this fee.
Are you referring to ESPRC?
The DTP bit of this is confused and I think wrong.
Well, it's two years out of date now so I'm sure the exact monetary values are wrong by now. Might be Oxford-specific too; I know other DTPs are different. thanks for letting me know though :)
the real cost of a PhD is the opportunity cost.
Making so many videos I find difficult to believe you are/were a real research student.