Fubof

Just got an email back from NSERC. I was told there is indeed a waitlist for international awards (apparently I'm 45th on it), and that it's best if I declare the "start" of my award on Jan 1st 2027 (last possible day to start the award for this cohort). They said they would notify me via email if an international award becomes available, but that I can officially "decline" the award after Jan 1st 2027 if one does not ("as long as it has not been activated"...whatever that means). Hopefully that waitlist includes a lot of domestic applicants haha.

Also in this spot. Got the CGRS-D but mine says: "You must hold your award at an eligible Canadian institution. You will be notified if an award becomes available that can be held at an international institution." I was also very clear that I was at an international institution to start with. I applied directly to NSERC. I emailed them and called in about this (went to voicemail) and am getting a bit worried; The letter says I must accept or decline by May 6th, but with the current timeline that seems impossible (How can I accept an award I'm not sure I qualify for?). I sent an "I accept" email to the email address specified anyway & uploaded a scan of my passport (and my Canadian Citizenship Card, just in case) on the portal anyway, hoping things just work out. Anyone know if expecting an award for international uni applicants is realistic? I heard some stat that only ~10% of PGS-D's historically went international even through the limit was always 20%, but it seems this year is a lot different...here's hoping the US exodus meant more people stayed in Canada then ran to EU like me, lol.