UK programs

[sociolog86]

I was wondering if there are any of you who could shed some light on applying/attending phd programs in the UK. I know the application process is different (no GRE usually, different application season, need a research proposal with the application, and profs often list possible dissertation topics they'd be interested in supervising on their websites), but I'm wondering if I'm missing anything that might be useful. Also, I'm curious to learn more about funding opportunities for American students in UK programs. I'd be applying with a masters degree and two years experience as a TA including presentations (with a publication in the pipeline) on pedagogy at instructional design/educational technology conferences (teaching methods are a side research project of mine). Would that help me land a TA position? Finally, I'm curious about The day to day differences of UK programs versus American programs. It seems my research interests fit more in line with profs in the UK than the US, so I'm exploring the possibility of applying. Thanks in advance!