thebestembee

I also just received the official results! I would actually argue that the process went fairly smoothly and I commend them for the smooth rollout. They had to upload information and results (good or bad) for 2600 applicants before sending this email; I would guess they said they'd email when to check the results likely because they knew the uploads would be staggered on their end. I don't think we can expect them to internalize that 100-200 of the most eager applicants are in constant communication on GradCafe.

At 12:55 PM EST, I received two emails from the SSHRC: one with a link to the new Extranet, and the second with a password that they generated. They emphasized that another email would be sent out when results are ready; hopefully, soon!

I emailed the SSHRC about my position on the waitlist and received this response: "Applicants who are advised that their application has been recommended by the committee but not funded are placed on a waiting / recommended list. SSHRC uses these lists, which are committee specific, to offer awards as funds become available. Periodically, supplementary funds may become available as a result of declines of offered awards, interruptions of awards, early termination of previous awards, etc. These factors make it complex to predict when or if a particular candidate is likely to secure funding during this competition cycle. Consequently, while SSHRC offers candidates with their relative score, SSHRC does not offer candidates their committee specific ranking. Should an award become available, SSHRC will contact the next eligible alternate candidate email." Guess now we play the waiting game!

Direct applicant, Canada Post delivered my letter via regular post this morning in Maple, Ontario. 11.7/20, waitlisted! Good luck everyone.