Just here to chime in that it doesn't hurt to hope!!
I've been listed as an alternate since April 1, 2022 and ground out an application for the 2023-2024 cycle, which would've been the last year I was eligible to apply. I just got notification I was awarded a CIHR this morning ?
Anecdotally (based on past threads on the forum and some Reddit posts lol), I think it depends on the school.
Some will update alternates on a rolling basis but some might also update on Apr. 22 at the start of the new 21-day cycle!! Sorry I don’t have any specifics, I’m hoping UofC updates us soon too
Also a first time applicant and got an alternate for a CIHR at UCalgary!
Congrats to everyone offered and here's to hoping us alternates inch up the list!! ?