Hi longtime observer of this thread first time poster(but I have filled in my details in the spreadsheet). I also just got an email from Systems Plus. Last I checked my application had its last update on 2/6 (but I suppose I should check again). Including the text of the email below since they don’t have any language in the email suggesting we cannot share it. S/O to all of you who’ve posted on this thread. It’s honestly helped me stay sane. Might be counter intuitive to root for you all, but I’m carrying a lot of hope for this crew. ❤️
Our program office received your application for the 2026 Department of Defense (DoD) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship. We are providing you with an update on the application timeline. Application reviews are on track to finish by the end of March 2026. We anticipate that the final results will be available between late April and the end of May. You may track the status of your application via the NDSEG portal by then.
As a reminder, by submitting your application via the NDSEG system you have agreed to the following:
“I certify that the facts contained in this application are true and complete. I understand that, if selected for a fellowship, falsified statements on this application shall be grounds for immediate cancellation of the fellowship. I authorize investigation of all statements contained in this application as may be necessary in arriving at a fellowship decision. I authorize my employers and references to give any and all information they may have concerning my previous employment and any pertinent information they may have otherwise to Systems Plus, Inc. and I release all parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing same.”
“I understand that consumer reports, including investigative consumer reports, which may contain public record information, may be obtained as part of the pre-fellowship background investigation, or at any time during my fellowship. These reports may include, the following information: academics, performance evaluation, employment history, attendance, character, credit history, names and dates of previous employers, reason for termination of employment, work experience, accidents, etc. I further understand that such reports may contain public record information concerning my driving records, worker's compensation claims, bankruptcy proceeding, criminal records, etc., from federal, state and other agencies. I hereby release any person, agency, organization, or institution, including National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG), Department of Defense (DoD) and Systems Plus, Inc., from any and all liability whatsoever resulting from this inquiry. This release is binding, now and in the future, on my heirs, assigns, associates, and personal representative(s) of any nature.”
