TariqM

Hi! Sorry for getting back to you late. I am looking at the Anchoring Innovation programme on Catullus at Leiden and the MAPPOLA project (probably) at Vienna. Both are advertised on the mail list.

It is really good that there is a place to talk about the situation now. The rejection from Oxford has arrived around 2 weeks ago; and I think the one from Princeton is also on the road, since there is neither interview invitation nor any positive notification up to now. Truth be told, I haven't really considered about the situation of not place to do a PhD previously. Not really surprised, but still disappointed. I think I will remain here in UK with the PSW visa (as they resume it this year) and try to find a place to work at library or university (as admin staff). No really clear plan though. There are still some doctoral programmes in Europe which will close in March or April. Probably I will make another bet on them, maybe not. Really don't know what to do in the future, anyways.

Thanks so much for your reply! It really helps. Actually I have just applied for Princeton and Oxford this year-really so stupid of me! I have never expected that it would be so much competitive this year. I am also trying to be optimistic but just can't help thinking that how far another rejection from Princeton can be while the first one form Oxford has arrived. Should there be anything good happen to me, make an offer happen! Wish all good luck with you as well-we all need it!

Happen to see someone who has asked about the rejection for the Oxford doctoral programme 'DPhil in classical languages and literature' in the result section. My rejection was received at 0200 AM last Saturday, generated automatically (like all others!), with no reason specified. Wondering if this may help. And additionally, may I have a question for those who are applying from the US? Just wondering if no interview invitation means a definite rejection, as I have heard various opinions on this. I am applying for Princeton as well, but totally no reply up to now. Really unfamiliar with the US universities. I am sorry if I have spread my bad luck, and wish you all the best with your applications. Bon courage!