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I realized the the app was due six days later than it was last year, so they are probably running later. Still, based on the 'mid-november' in the FAQs we should probably hear sometime this week.

No news here, my money is on Monday

Hi all, I thought I would start a thread for the Hertz Fellowship! Based on past years it seems we should start hearing about interviews sometime in the next 2-3 weeks. Has anybody else submitted an app?

Hello! I have narrowed my list down to these two schools and I am trying to make the decision and would love an outside perspective! Wisconsin Madison: Pros: *Tons of labs that interest me, including a relatively famous PI who has shown interest in me *a location that really appeals to me (though I have never been) *good impression during visit days, people had good work life balance, the school seemed very supportive etc. Cons: *stipend seems a little low (even taking into account COL) especially because you have to pay student fees and health insurance premiums *students seemed a little aimless, like no one could really answer what are you planning after grad school? Career development did not seem to be a big focus *far from family Yale: Pros: *A select few faculty whose research I find very compelling and who have indicated I could work with them. My work is also closely adjacent to biophysics and Yale is one of the best places in the country for that research *Very generous stipend (including a fellowship and great health insurance) *Close to family *school name carries weight if I were to leave research *many career development opportunities Cons: *location does not appeal to me *most faculty I am interested in are new faculty and I worry about funding and tenure and their inexperience with mentoring *small department Let me know what you think! Thank you!

E/VG VG/E E/E Awarded (Chemistry of Life Processes) I am currently doing postbac research and graduated college in Dec 2018. Small liberal arts college. 2 years research in undergrad with two papers (one first author, one second author) and a first author paper in preparation from my current job when I submitted.

Hello! I have narrowed my list down to these two schools and I am trying to make the decision and would love an outside perspective! Wisconsin Madison: Pros: *Tons of labs that interest me, including a relatively famous PI who has shown interest in me *a location that really appeals to me (though I have never been) *good impression during visit days, people had good work life balance, the school seemed very supportive etc. Cons: *stipend seems a little low (even taking into account COL) especially because you have to pay student fees and health insurance premiums *students seemed a little aimless, like no one could really answer what are you planning after grad school? Career development did not seem to be a big focus *far from family Yale: Pros: *A select few faculty whose research I find very compelling and who have indicated I could work with them. My work is also closely adjacent to biophysics and Yale is one of the best places in the country for that research *Very generous stipend (including a fellowship and great health insurance) *Close to family *school name carries weight if I were to leave research Cons: *location does not appeal to me *most faculty I am interested in are new faculty and I worry about funding and tenure *small department Let me know what you think! Thank you!

No worries! It was direct admit! I had spoken to some faculty as well as the admissions director during an open-house

Hi Atom! Sorry, which school are you talking about here?

I got a UW acceptance on Dec 19. Didn't apply to the others!

Nope!

Thank you! They told me in an email and then sent out an official acceptance letter with stipend details very soon after.

@kenzithecatI received an acceptance to MIT yesterday via email! I think they must be sending them out slowly however so fingers crossed for you!

@frozonecomFinished up my caltech interview! It ran at like exactly 10-12 minutes and was very basic. ie Tell me about your research, why caltech etc. Two interviewers who were super friendly. I feel like it went well. We'll see what comes next!

@spaghettiosI got an interview to Caltech and I'm not an international student. I also was not aware that they were interviewing (they didn't seem to in years past?). It is a 10 min interview focused on my research and interest in Caltech with approximately 4 questions and mine is scheduled for next week. I can report back after.

@tcat94 Thanks! Biophysical/Physical