@coyote_wrangler They indicated that that number could change (as was also suggested in the original RFA), but not whether it was likely to do so. I didn't press the issue.
I was told we now have a 32% chance of success if 55 awardees are still funded (compared to 4% when we initially applied). So math tells me 172 of us are still waiting.
No word yet, but the anxiety is starting to build... yet again.
Just out of curiosity, does anyone know if GRO applicants have received final decisions? I figure if they weren't pushed back again (from "early November"), then maybe (JUST maybe) we'll actually find out this week.
I only just found this forum, but it's a relief that I'm not the only one still biting my nails. Can't tell you how often I'm checking my email. I'm F1, by the way.