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The self-funded PhD
6 June 2013
Self-funded PhD students deserve support, not stigma and secrecy
The self-funded PhD: nine student lives
Self-funded PhD: the mature student
Self-funded PhD: three jobs, triple espressos and countless sleepless nights
Self-funded PhD: creative with funding
Self-funded PhD: fighting the stigma
Self-funded PhD: research in practice
Self-funded PhD: full time or not at all
Self-funded PhD: a blessing in disguise
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Self-funded PhD: staying motivated
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