msafiri Posted July 4, 2011 Share Posted July 4, 2011 Hey there! I'm starting to think ahead for the fall (and summer 2012) and I've been thinking about applying to the East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes (EAPSI) program, specifically to go to Australia or maybe New Zealand. I realize this is getting ahead since the information hasn't even been updated for the next application cycle on their website yet. But, does anyone here have any experience applying to this program? I'd love to have a place to get feedback on my proposal and/or tips from past successful applicants. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MetNightOwl Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 This is the only thread I could find on this program. Has anyone else applied or received this fellowship? I just submitted my application for Summer 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsujiru Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I just submitted last week too! Fingers crossed for Japan 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsujiru Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Tentative offer! Check your inboxes, as mine just arrived tonight. Very much looking forward to this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCabs Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 I also received a tentative offer for Japan 2012! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsteidi2 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Has anyone received a tentative offer for New Zealand 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regavo Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 When did you guys who applied to Japan hear back? Was your acceptance labeled "tentative" in the email, is there a chance that your acceptance isn't final? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlove1 Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Anyone heard from other places? I applied Singapore #1 (Japan 2). Are rejections sent out later than acceptances? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkybugsy Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Myself and two others I know applied to Singapore have yet to hear anything *fingers crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emie Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 I got my tentative acceptance to New Zealand on Friday, with instructions to respond by Monday. Maybe they were waiting on some of those responses to get back to other people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlove1 Posted February 21, 2012 Share Posted February 21, 2012 Ah. Thanks for the info, and good luck to you and your friends punkybugsy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamtenk Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Hi, has anyone heard for applications to China or Taiwan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gallaher99 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 (edited) Anyone heard from the Australia program? Edited February 23, 2012 by gallaher99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajcsh15 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 So, I take it they sent out the first round of offers Feb. 16th with instructions to reply by Monday, Feb. 19th. I suppose they might send out a new round of offers today. Having not received any word yet (for NZ), I am a little put off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosset Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Well, Fastlane went down and came back up last night, which used to precede the posting of GRFP results. No word on EAPSI though... Any tentative offers out there for China? I'm wondering if they just haven't gotten to us, or if I should assume I've been passed over since first round offers seem to have started on Friday 2/16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williamtenk Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Gosset, I don't think they've made any offers for China. Myself and 3 colleagues haven't heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDiddy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Hey, I also applied to China for Summer 2012...have not heard anything as of Feb 27. I have a friend who applied for China that is still waiting to hear back as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosset Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 williamtenk and PhDiddy, so glad to hear I'm not the only one who hasn't heard... Really itching to get back to China! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhDiddy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I've never been to China before, but would love to have the opportunity! I hope they make an announcement soon about the status of the applications. Even if they could let us know that all the tentative offers have been made, that would relieve some of the anticipation... gosset 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gosset Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 PhDiddy, which host/location (or just city if you don't want to tip your mask of anonymity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsujiru Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Just so people don't worry, it seems like the first wave offered the evening of the 15th was just for Japan, and then some offers went out for NZ on Friday the 17th. Yes, the acceptances are tentative, but I've heard that the confirmation from the host country isn't usually the step where students are culled. It makes sense at least for Japan that we'd hear early, since there are more EAPSI spots for Japan than for any other country so they could accept a higher percentage of applicants. I also have a question: In my tentative offer I was told I had 24hrs to reply (kind of ironic after they kept us waiting for months), and to write to three people at the NSF by 5pm Thurs. Feb. 16 with my answer. I wrote back well before then, but never got a confirmation of my response from anyone. Is this the same for others? I'm slightly paranoid my "yes, I would love to participate" email didn't make it through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
er_insane Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I also have a question: In my tentative offer I was told I had 24hrs to reply (kind of ironic after they kept us waiting for months), and to write to three people at the NSF by 5pm Thurs. Feb. 16 with my answer. I wrote back well before then, but never got a confirmation of my response from anyone. Is this the same for others? I'm slightly paranoid my "yes, I would love to participate" email didn't make it through. Not to cause you any grief, but I replied "yes" to my Japan tentative acceptance and they responded with instructions (like get a passport if you don't have one, keep these dates open, etc.). It's possible that they're just getting backed up with emails so I don't know if you should really be concerned (and I really don't want to cause you to panic). However, if the wait becomes unberable (as it probably would be for me), maybe you could send them a question to prompt some sort of response/communication? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orangutanne Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Not to sound like an idiot, but those who have gotten your tentative acceptances: were they email or snail mail? (I've applied to Singapore and haven't heard a peep yet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsujiru Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 All email Thanks er_insane, I'm definitely calling tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizlove1 Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 Re Singapore, I haven't heard either. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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