durkheim

Aw, gee, I don't know if i want to try to find out now. By "field" do you think its something like "social sciences" or more specific, like "sociology," "politics", "economics," etc. Also, I just noticed that its past closing time in DC. Sneaky sneaky.

Thanks! This makes me feel like I accomplished more than all the other times I've gotten HM in a competition. Now all I want to know is how many are on this list...

So, should I still hold out hope, or are all HM's on a "list of alternates?" Dear Ford Foundation Fellowship Dissertation Applicant: Your application in the 2011 competition of the Ford Foundation Fellowships Program at the dissertation level has been carefully evaluated, and your name has been placed on a list of alternates whose applications will be considered for an award in the event that an awardee declines a fellowship offer. We expect to make such decisions approximately one month from now. Unless you have previously requested otherwise, your name will appear on the Honorable Mention List, which will be posted on the Fellowships Office web page of the National Academies website once the final award list is confirmed. If we do not contact you again, unfortunately we are unable to offer you a fellowship this year. Approximately 500 dissertation applications were reviewed by panels composed of highly qualified scientists, engineers, and humanities scholars from across the nation. Since only 35 dissertation awards are available, many deserving candidates could not be selected. Application materials for the 2012 competition will become available in September 2011. If you are eligible to apply in this program next year, visit the Fellowships Office Web Page: www.national- academies.org/fellowships for information and materials On behalf of the Ford Foundation and the National Research Council of the National Academies, I thank you for your participation in this competition and hope that you will successfully find funding for the continuation of your graduate education.

ha! thats what I was hoping about last year's feedback. sigh.

another year, another honorable mention. meh.

I say it will be March 30th. Unless its like Javits this year, in which case we may never know.

You probably do know who I am. First year at Princeton soc. I decided to not apply for Ford on account of schoolwork. I only applied for an NSF and Javits.

anyone apply to and hear from princeton?

Last year we were notified on March 30th, meh. I've been trying real hard to not think about it, but damnit, i just can't avoid it. This is my second time applying, got HM last year, and this is my first year in my program. Anyone know if i can apply a third time next fall if I get nothing or HM again?