[Fulbright 2017-2018]

11 hours ago, Nirerin said:

It's been two weeks since I got notification of being accepted but I still haven't gotten the email from my country commission with the details! It's coming up so soon and I would really like to know whether they help with flight or housing so I can plan. 

 

Im also confused because everyone talked about their medical clearance taking forever, but I just got word mine is done and it's been less than a week since I turned it in!

 

Has everyone who got accepted already heard from their commission? When should I reach back out if I haven't heard?

I received notification over a month ago and have yet to be contacted by the commission. Apparently they have until May to contact us. Where are you going?

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

1 hour ago, jarp729 said:

Mine is supposed to start in August, but I requested an early start date the first week of July. I don't think this really had anything to do with it though, as I didn't request the change until after I heard back from their commission.

I do think it has something to do with it--some Latin American countries go by the school year, so they start in February of next year. I guess the commission contacts us later then... I'm surprised that Peru doesn't adhere to the school year there...

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

3 hours ago, jarp729 said:

 

 

 

 

 

There is one document, the terms and conditions, that you can download from the admitted portal. It's about 10 pages and requires you to initial each page, and sign at the bottom. This can be uploaded to the portal ASAP. Hold on to the pdf.

 

Peru did not contact for almost a week after I was notified. The response time for the email from the commissions is country specific - once you get this email, they should send two or three documents.

1) the terms and conditions (which you've already completed and submitted to IIE hopefully) which you can already return assuming you've saved the copy you uploaded to the people in NYC.

2) The Grant Award document. This was one page for me, and details my grant start date, length, monthly stipend amount, and requires a signature. This will be emailed back to your contact in the commission, and will need to be uploaded in the IIE portal for approval as well.

3) I received a questionnaire asking for details on my passport, photos, expected departure and arrival dates, dependent information, and details on my affiliation for the consulate to get me a research for the duration of my stay. I don't know if all countries include this, but it's a possibility.

 

Hope this helps clarify somewhat. Be patient!

Thanks for the input. It's been almost two weeks since I got the first email. I emailed the US person and haven't gotten an answer. 

When do Peru and Colombia start their grants periods? Maybe it's earlier than mine.

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

3 hours ago, Mossy.artist said:

I think it depends on the country. The Polish commission sent me an email the day after I was notified with a confirmation letter.

I'm still waiting for the letter. Got acceptance on the 17th.

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

On 3/21/2017 at 7:59 PM, Saudades95 said:

Hi! Any other Brazil research grant recipients here? Would love to hear where my fellow finalists are conducting their research! Congrats to everyone who has found out so far, and sending good thoughts to everyone still waiting.

Did you receive an email from the commission? 

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

Waiting...Waiting...Waiting...Waiting
Can't take it anymore! I want good news!!

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

14 minutes ago, Lab6214 said:

Did you guys see in the spreadsheet that Argentina posted yesterday? If so, I missed the buzz! 

So does this mean that Western Hemisphere decisions are beginning to come out? I'm wondering if it's by region or country, since regions seem to come out in bulk. I'm dying out here!

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

12 hours ago, LibbyCreek said:

Well if I get the Fulbright I will need to pack up our farmhouse in order to rent it out while we are gone. I have started going through closets, the basement, laundry room etc so I have less to pack and fewer decisions to make this summer. I figure even if I don't get the fellowship our house will be tidier!

Thanks to all who responded. I've been trying to focus on my work but am super anxious--I just have to keep thinking positive thoughts.

[Fulbright 2017-2018]

The wait is really agonizing... Don't know what to do to get my mind off it--any suggestions? I've also been having nightmares galore.

[SSRC IDRF 2017]

I am under the impression that the top scores don't receive transcript requests and get an award no matter what. Those who have lesser scores get transcript requests. But I may be wrong--this process is very opaque.

This waiting is killing me... Another two months.