bhdavis1978 Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 hahaha. I guess not!! My department told me today, we should hear from NSERC this week! So fingers crossed! and good luck for everyone. I don't know how I'm going to get any work done this week. And, the results will likely take longer to get to the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochachino Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Oh man.. i donot feel like working now -- i mean the entire week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwGradStudent Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Oh man.. i donot feel like working now -- i mean the entire week Join the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmandur Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 hey, is there anyone from Ottawa (or anywhere close to Ottawa) ? I guess they will hear first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsAnewStart Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Good call.. hey, is there anyone from Ottawa (or anywhere close to Ottawa) ? I guess they will hear first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydryx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Nothing yet... Does anyone know how NSERC PINs work? At the presentation in the fall, we were told that only successful applicants would receive a PIN number. However, a lot of sites seem to say that everyone gets a PIN. The reason I ask is that my NSERC profile was just updated to include a PIN number. I hate to read too much into it, but I'm grasping for any news regarding a PGS-M. And now back to the waiting game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mochachino Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-ServicesEnLigne/instructions/202/e.asp Personal Identification Number (PIN) All NSERC applicants have received, or will receive, an NSERC PIN. It can be found on any official correspondence you have received from NSERC. Refer to your PIN each time you apply for an award and in future correspondence with NSERC. If you have not previously applied to NSERC, or if you cannot remember your PIN, leave the field blank. Nothing yet... Does anyone know how NSERC PINs work? At the presentation in the fall, we were told that only successful applicants would receive a PIN number. However, a lot of sites seem to say that everyone gets a PIN. The reason I ask is that my NSERC profile was just updated to include a PIN number. I hate to read too much into it, but I'm grasping for any news regarding a PGS-M. And now back to the waiting game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydryx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks! Oh well, at least the appearance of a PIN means that there is actually something happening at NSERC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwGradStudent Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks! Oh well, at least the appearance of a PIN means that there is actually something happening at NSERC. Where did you see the PIN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmandur Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 This statement is general and has nothing to do with this year's result ... let's hope we hear soon .... its really hard to work with this much anxiety Thanks! Oh well, at least the appearance of a PIN means that there is actually something happening at NSERC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwGradStudent Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) Ok Guys! Updates: I just called NSERC. They said: "the letters should be sent out this week, and we shall receive them by the end of the month" So i guess it will be a "mailing delay" game!! Good luck to all! Edited March 23, 2010 by uwGradStudent bhdavis1978 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydryx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 uwGradStudent: After login on to NSERC and going to "Maintain User Profile" there's now a yellow bar at the top that says "Your PIN has been validated by NSERC. NSERC PIN: XXXXXXX" jsmandur: It's definitely a general statement, but it's the most exciting NSERC activity I've seen since I received a letter in early December saying my application was forwarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwGradStudent Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 uwGradStudent: After login on to NSERC and going to "Maintain User Profile" there's now a yellow bar at the top that says "Your PIN has been validated by NSERC. NSERC PIN: XXXXXXX" jsmandur: It's definitely a general statement, but it's the most exciting NSERC activity I've seen since I received a letter in early December saying my application was forwarded. Thanks. But no PIN update for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydryx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I wouldn't fret about it. I'm pretty sure mine just appeared either Friday or yesterday (I've been checking pretty religiously) so maybe they're just going through the list and inputting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wlugrad Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 does anyone here apply for Summer program in Japan this year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsmandur Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) uwGradStudent: After login on to NSERC and going to "Maintain User Profile" there's now a yellow bar at the top that says "Your PIN has been validated by NSERC. NSERC PIN: XXXXXXX" jsmandur: It's definitely a general statement, but it's the most exciting NSERC activity I've seen since I received a letter in early December saying my application was forwarded. I got my PIN ... Edited March 23, 2010 by jsmandur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhdavis1978 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I got my PIN ... Me too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwGradStudent Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 did you guys apply before? or first time? cause no PIN for me yet, and first time applying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydryx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 (edited) This week couldn't possibly go any slower. It's odd that everything I've read regarding the USRA (for example, USRA guidelines from Queens, U of T, and U of Western Ontario) says that only holders of the award are assigned a PIN, while it seems to be different for the PGS and CGS's. Edit: uwGradStudent: This was my first time applying. Edited March 23, 2010 by Sydryx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsAnewStart Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 Can't concentrate on my work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwGradStudent Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 This week couldn't possibly go any slower. It's odd that everything I've read regarding the USRA (for example, USRA guidelines from Queens, U of T, and U of Western Ontario) says that only holders of the award are assigned a PIN, while it seems to be different for the PGS and CGS's. Edit: uwGradStudent: This was my first time applying. Oh Crap! I hope not a bad sign! Though i know some people that got rejected and still got assigned a PIN. So, am really not sure. I don't feel like entering the speculation game, coz it's dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwGradStudent Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Can't concentrate on my work!!! Ttry to schedule your work hours after the mailing time. For example, i know that the last mail i can get is around 3:00 pm. So i am trying to work afterwards Hope this makes this week goes more efficiently than what is currently being done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydryx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 So what field is everyone working in/planning on working in? I'm currently in my first year of neuroscience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlgrad Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I have been accepted for a USRA before, but I don't know that I was ever assigned a PIN. If i was, I don't know what it is and in my profile on NSERC, it still shows 0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydryx Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Hmm, did you accept the award? Maybe if you decline it they remove your PIN. I just noticed that mine is also automatically showing up in my Form 200 application I submitted in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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