synaptein

Hi all, for those of you planning your trip to D.C., please note this line in the e-mail: Please hold these dates on your calendar but do NOT make travel arrangements to the Pre-Departure Orientation or host location. Once you receive final approval, NSF will send you instructions on how to book your airplane tickets at no cost to you. Summary: Wait until you receive final approval to book your tickets; NSF will pay for the flight.

Just received a "tentative" offer for Korea via e-mail. According to the e-mail, "Final acceptance requires confirmation by our foreign counterpart."