nanograd

It was deleted as to not derail this forum, which it obviously already has ? but i do agree. The scientific community is deperate for funding. However, alot of us are funded already for grad school, but this fellowship will allow for us to maintain funding without teaching requirements, which is huge. Reasons for funding desparation are that the things people are trying to get funded are not necessary research imo. But that doesnt stop our passion and curiosity for our fields; something that will always drive us to try to get funding for research that shouldnt be funded when our nation is in so much debt.

"people like you" --- you mean people extremely enthusiastic about their work that they spent weeks to months on an application so that they can dedicate 3 years of full-time study to bettering themselves and the field? Who are anxiously awaiting the results and seeking solidarity in an online forum? Who are joyous to be around because their passion is oozing from their every facet? --- Yeah who would want to be around people like that. Not me. Also, how are "get a date" and "do something worthwhile" synonymous? For those as passionate as we are, we can simultaneously be in a successful relationship and be doing something extremely worthwhile to ourselves -- pursuing our passions. But you're right. I better go get a date from the bar scene around town and then go do something worthwhile like troll a Gradcafe forum. EDIT: For clarity, I am defending all of those who wish to vent and find solace here on this forum, NOT feeding the troll.

Dead ?

Guys i just found a 20 on the ground and contemplated picking it up because i "didnt want to use all my NSF GRFP luck.." ..okay i need to find out asap cause the wait is legit starting to cripple me ?

Yes ^^^ That will be the definitive notification

Oh god it is seeming like tomorrow morning is likely... and I had just convinced myself I had another week atleast... now I don't want to know tomorrow

No, but it helps pass the time. Even if I don't get it, the reviewer comments are helpful and I am looking forward to them.

03/21/18 - NSF is closed on March 21st due to inclement weather. FastLane user support is unavailable. The weather has it out for us.

I feel like youre underthinking this

I think because of this advisory: 03/14/18 - ALERT: Effective March 26, 2018, NSF is making major changes to the way the research community registers new users and organizations and maintains account information. Click here for more details. That they will have to release this week, because next monday is the 26th and this looks like it will mess up signing into fastlane.

How many times have you checked fastlane for the maintenance update today?? I just submitted my 2nd year comp reports so now I have all the time in the world to go crazy over the wait

03/15/18 - FastLane will be unavailable from 12:01AM ET to 8:00AM ET on Saturday, March 17 for scheduled maintenance. We apologize for any inconvenience. So.... what does this mean? Tuesday announcement??