PhD Life Update: Funding Cuts, Uncertainty, and Finding Hope

PhD students in the U.S. are facing serious funding challenges right now, and it’s impacting how we think about our futures. In this vlog, I share my personal experiences navigating grad school uncertainty, PhD fellowship updates, and the ups and downs of being a researcher in 2025. Every prospective and current PhD student is asking hard questions: - Will I have enough funding to finish my degree? - Will there be a job at the end? - Is staying in academia even realistic anymore? If you're struggling with these same worries, you're not alone. I want this channel to be a space where we support each other — drop a comment below about how things are going for you! ▶️ Chapter Guide: 00:00 Things Are Hard Right Now... 04:50 Fellowship Funding Updates 06:50 I Don't Want to Return to Industry 08:00 Special Challenges for International Students 09:19 Some Friends Are Leaving Their PhD Programs 10:24 When PhD Plans Fall Apart 12:20 There's Still Good Stuff Happening 🎥 Filming Equipment Galaxy S25+ - https://amzn.to/3G3HCE5 Rode PRO Mic Pack - https://amzn.to/3E2y7EN Adjustable Tripod - https://amzn.to/4hShKZ5 Thanks for being part of this community — I've said it before but I'll say it again, you make this channel worth it! Your support matters. 🌟 #phdvlog #phdstudent #gradschool #phdfunding #phdanxiety #phdlife #academiclife Please note that this description contains affiliate links that help you find the items used to film this video which support the channel at no cost to you. It makes a huge difference when you purchase through an affiliate link so thank you very much for your support!