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I'm so glad that your long wait is finally over phreeduh and congrats on your success!

Hi dood, I am in that boat (awarded a CGS with no peer-reviewed publications). If you take a look at the SSHRC/Vanier 2009 Results thread and you'll be able to get some more information about this for others too.

Oh no, seriously! Where do you live? I was hopeful that since someone in the states got theirs that lots of others in Canada did too! Time to hunt down your mail carrier!!!

I'm pretty sure that you're fine to accept the OGS and then let them know later if you end up getting a SSHRC. SSHRC doesn't care if you have an OGS (they don't place limits on other funding the way OGS does, they would actually allow it), so accepting won't affect your SSHRC chances. Having a SSHRC is only a problem from the OGS side because they won't let you hold both. I'll bet that you're told to go ahead and accept the OGS and then see what happens. Good luck!

Also a good suggestion Cree8tiveGyal, at this point I'm just thankful that the LOOOOONG wait is over for me. I'm hoping that everyone else's long wait is over very soon.

Could be ogopogo, that's a better idea than I could come up with anyways! As for your letter, hang in there and try to enjoy the weekend!

Congrats MissTheory! That does seem strange that Justsomerandominfo's gf didn't get a CGS with her score - really doesn't make any sense (not that I'm too surprised that something else about this whole process doesn't make sense though)!!! I agree with you that congrats are in order for either award, it's still a real accomplishment!

Hi banana45 - my letter says to email Fellowships@sshrc-crsh.gc.ca of your acceptance within 4 weeks of the date on the Notice of Award (which is dated May 20, 2009). Hope this helps and congrats!

Got my letter today in Guelph (ON) - I won a CGS with a score of 21. Hope this info helps! Good luck to everyone still waiting!

Congrats Sarah!

970 does seem low...maybe they took the money from the regular SSHRC awards pot to fund the 55 Vanier SSHRCs that were given out??? Yes, I know I'm being cynical but it does make me wonder! After all, they have really used the Vanier awards to generate lots of publicity!

No letters in Guelph (just west of Toronto) either...maybe tomorrow???

Congrats ogopogo! Hopefully the letters will arrive swiftly through Canada Post for everyone still waiting!

Now that's just cruel...they really should tell you to save you the stress. I'm hoping the mail will move swiftly for everyone still waiting and wish you luck as you await the results!

I agree with you ogopogo. I don't understand why they don't have a secure website (like OGS does) where you can log on and check your results. They already have you log in to write the application, so what's the problem. Waiting for Canada Post is absolutely ridiculous and so problematic. I feel your pain and hope you hear soon!

That is so ridiculous natalia, what's the big deal with letting people know? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you that they change their minds soon.

Wow, that's so terrific brewer, and especially after thinking you had been unsuccessful. Congrats! You really need to go out and celebrate now!

Successful/unsuccessful: Successful MA/PhD (if PhD, specify SSHRC/SSHRC CGS/Vanier): PhD SSHRC CGS Department: Family Relations & Human Development # of years into program: Entering 1st year MA Major Awards & Value: MA SSHRC (year 1), 2 year departmental award ($10000 total), OGS (year 2) PhD Major Awards & Value: none at the time of application Undergraduate GPA: 89% Graduate GPA: 92% Research contributions/Publications so far: Coauthor on government research report, work on several large research projects Strengths of application: I believe I had really strong referee letters and a strong research statement Weaknesses of application: No refereed publications Level/Form of Departmental Support (i.e. SSHRC workshops): None from department however a previous successful SSHRC PhD gave me a copy of her statement to review University at the time of application: Guelph University where you will take up the award: Guelph

Congrats Rosee!

Congratulations!

I just got a call back from Guelph and they do have the results. The will be posting to the departments today or tomorrow but she took pity on me and let me know - I got a CGS! I thanked her profusely and got off the phone to post back here.

I called, sadly got voice mail but will let everyone know if I hear anything!

The number of SSHRC doctoral applications at my school increased by about 25% this year. Not sure if that has anything to do with the double cohort or the economy (i.e., choosing to continue grad studies rather than trying to enter the workforce). So the competition was definitely harder at the institutional level but they still selected approximately the same number of A-list applicants to forward on to the national competition. So in terms of numbers it should be about the same; that being said, maybe the quality of the applications is higher???

I didn't hear anything today but really don't expect to. I'm at the University of Guelph and they make us wait for the letters rather than informing us by email. I'm planning on getting confirmation that 'the list' has been distributed, then contacting GPS and begging for mercy! Here's to good news tomorrow!

You betcha! But I won't be holding my breath :shock: