I wanted to give an update for anyone in a similar position who feel anxious/demoralised about the process.
For one of my applications, I had good initial Comms with the supervisor. He helped me with writing the research proposal (gave me an outline).
Once the applications closed, I was given...
Hey all, hope you are doing well!
I did my BSc in theoretical physics at a Russell Group uni and achieved a first class honours. I also did a MSc in theoretical physics from another Russell Group uni.
I got an offer for a PhD to begin right after I finished my MSc but the funding fell through...