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4 hours ago, knoelle said:

Thanks for this info! Which program did you apply to?

Pre-doctoral! and I guess I should be more clear that I was not awarded :) 

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7 minutes ago, commphdhopeful said:

literally same

Good luck to both of you! I have my fingers crossed! 

For reference, the reviewers commented that I had extremely strong research and training (I have a BS, MSc, and am working on my PhD; 3 publications and 4 others in the works, and 10 posters/presentations as well as awards for these) and experience (I did undergraduate research, have worked 6 research technician positions, mentored an undergraduate during my MSc, and have worked as a wildlife health biologist for a state agency before coming to get my PhD). My current research is on bats and SARS-CoV-2, which they liked.

I lacked working with underrepresented groups (I'm not a part of an underrepresented group, but was raised in Appalachia, am a first generation college student, and work in a field that is very uniform. I have also worked and volunteered in 4-H since 2009 and am now at a Hispanic serving institution teaching and mentoring undergraduates, and doing research). 

These comments really helped me when I was working on my application and waiting to see what reviewers were looking for and how to judge myself. I hope this comment helps others! 

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Just found out I wasn't awarded, but got good feedback from the reviewers! Next time

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2 minutes ago, domrep said:

Just saw two accepted tweets! AHH 

oh my gosh, that's the first two I have heard of! All the tweets I have been seeing are rejections! 

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5 minutes ago, commphdhopeful said:

grrrr my fingers are SUPER crossed for you!!!

you are too kind ? I have my fingers crossed for all of us who haven't heard yet!

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Just now, commphdhopeful said:

i'm like.. i have research to do! and classes! agh!

I literally have a virology exam tomorrow that is kicking my tail but I can't focus because of this. I'm blaming Ford if I don't do well haha 

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Just now, medsocio said:

ugh I know, i just want to move on with my day without thinking about it lol

SAME! I feel you! 

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5 minutes ago, commphdhopeful said:

me too oh my god i keep refreshing and i cannot focus

How do they decide these waves? It's so unfair haha

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I am still patiently awaiting my pre-doc results! I keep refreshing my email! I'm not very hopeful, but you never know. I haven't seen a single person say they have been awarded yet here or on twitter! Crazy! 

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Hi all! First time applier here for pre-doctoral as well! I am anxiously awaiting the results but don't have much hope. I'm ready to be done waiting haha! What are the chances we'll hear back tomorrow? ?