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Thanks a lot
Fellows, indeed great to have a feedback from all. Indeed it is not really a choice since we do have to finish. In fairness, the money reduction is not bad as it will also get me rid of the curse that is to receive more money than the…
Be realistic, extend and finish your studies.
Dear Carlos, as both - a former MC fellow and a researcher in the German accademic system - I do recommend you to try to get an extension. There are several reasons:
Indeed not really a choice
Hey! I haven´t yet met anyone finishing within the 36 months (including defense) either. What [officially] can happen is that you can arrange with your boss to get paid less (nobody really wants that) and extend a couple months. Or…
Probably not much choice
Hi, I suspect, you won't be very successful in fighting for continuing as a fellow: the ITN will have a fixed budget for fellows and they can only spend the money they have. If the university is offering you a German PhD position …