PR process - doing PhD in Canada

[namratha]

Hello friends,

I am 30 yrs old, Indian female, doing PhD in Vancouver, Canada. I have been in Canada since October 2004 in study permit (international student) which gets expired on September 2008. I have been receiving a financial aid of CAD 18,000 per year from the University. I got married last year and my husband is in India. I would like to apply for my PR status in Canada.

1) Can i apply for the PR status now? How long would the process take ?
2) Do i have to provide the funds CAD 10,000+ for applying PR as others apply from outside Canada ?
3) Where should i file my application?

I would be highly obliged, if anyone answer the questions. Thanks much.

Regards,
Namratha.