Inquietude

Thanks to everyone who offered advice, encouragement, and information. I will certainly be trying again next year. It seems to be anything but a perfect science, but maybe it's better to suspend disbelief than to try to decode it. Big congratulations to everyone who's been successful! To those who haven't, I guess we'll be seeing each other around these parts next Fall. :-)

I am a long-time lurker. I created my account after receiving my letter today. I was rejected with a score of 10.5. This was my second time applying. The first time, I was not even forwarded out of my university. It seems like 11 was the cut-off for the wailist, and 12 or 12.5 was the cut-off for funding, based on this board (because SSHRC doesn't release that info). I wish SSHRC was more transparent about the adjudication process so I would know what to work on for next time. As a previous commenter said, SSHRC doesn't reflect on your worth as a scholar. My work has consistently been well-received by colleagues and mentors, and I was the top-ranked applicant to my program. I am trying to remember those things today. I just wish it didn't feel like SSHRC can make or break an academic career.