The discussion revolves around the financial aspects of pursuing a PhD in the United States, specifically addressing whether PhD students receive funding for living expenses, application timelines, and the availability of financial assistance. It includes inquiries about entry times for PhD programs and comparisons between universities.
Participants express varying views on the availability of funding for PhD students, with some asserting that funding is common while others question its universality. The discussion on application timelines and university rankings also reflects differing perspectives.
There are limitations regarding the specificity of application deadlines and the criteria for financial assistance, as well as the lack of consensus on the availability of funding across different universities.
Prospective PhD students considering programs in the United States, particularly those interested in financial aspects and application processes.
eri said:Yes, they do cover tuition and give you a stipend - if they don't give you this offer, look elsewhere. Most applications were due in January when I applied a few years ago; some of the lower-ranked state universities (who still have good programs in some fields) will consider applications through April - but I don't know of any that are still accepting applications for this fall. If you apply now, you might have a shot at starting in January.