Did anyone get waitlisted this year? I noticed this new line in the selection procedures:
The committee determines the number of meritorious alternate applicants. If additional funds become available, SSHRC will contact the applicant without delay.
I certainly hope not! I'm in a combined MA/PhD program so we don't really start the PhD work until our third year. My research topic will be much more refined by next year and my resume will have a lot more on it.
Just heard back and am on the waiting list! So definitely not all rejections today, at least.
Honestly after not even getting forwarded to the national competition last year, I consider this a win! Who knows, maybe it will turn into an actual win soon.
I haven't heard anything, but last year my rejection letter was dated February 19. So if we didn't make it to the national competition we should be hearing soon.