powairy

Hi there, I have a dilemma. I am nearly two years into a PhD program, and I decided to apply last January for positions in alternative programs. I know which offer I want to accept, but here is the problem: I have a fellowship through my current university, and my contract states I am liable to pay back what I've received ($60 000 so far). I am quitting due to the following reasons: -my advisor straight up lied to me about himself, the program, and his willingness to support my research interests -it later became very clear that he is engaged in unethical behaviour--admitting to not reading 75% of sources he cites, putting my name on papers I had barely any knowledge of, last minute major editing of one paper without telling me (what I call censorship, given that he knew the editor of the journal wouldn't personally like some of the claims I made), publishing with his friend's journal over and over because he knows it gets no actual peer review, sleeping with one of his students, and eventually plagiarizing my own work (the thing that put me completely over the edge). -the EXTREMELY poor quality of the education I have received. I am talking about incompetent and disinterested professors, even less competent engagement from other graduate students, and exceedingly low standards for grad students in general. I am embarrassed at the quality of the education I am receiving here as compared to my undergraduate and graduate programs. I need advice on whether or not my reasons for leaving may get me out of having to pay back my fellowship. I have documentation to prove all of my claims. I also fear that such claims will make the grad school people angry or result in actual follow-up of my advisor and the department. I think my advisor is a bad person, but I'm not sure I want him to know I'm "trying to ruin his career" (which is how he will see it). I fear he is a vindictive person. Any advice? For the sake of my education and future career I cannot stay in this program.