abolitionista
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i called yesterday. they told me e-mail
I don't know why the idea of email notifications makes me way more nervous then receiving something in the mail
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Jeez, someone just call! I did it last time, so now it's your turn!
Sadly, we're all too afraid! We'd rather lurk all day then deal with the anxiety of calling
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Hi, I just noticed something. Did you mean it costs more than $20k to live? If you meant $18k, does this mean that the $2k that goes to the school comes out of the total award? Sorry, the only reason I ask is because I thought the award to the institution and the award to the student were separate.
You're right the stipend and institution award are separate ($20,000 and $2,000)
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For Ford you would have to get HM and be chosen as an alternate. The alternates are of course granted the awards when others turn it down.
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I just called! This is what the lady said: "Okay, notifications are scheduled to go out on Friday [April 9], but if they don't for some reason, then early next week."
Good luck everyone!
Thanks for being brave and calling! Best of luck to everyone!
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Did they say when we should expect the announcement? Has anyone called them? I got an NSF but am still curious about my Ford app.
I haven't been brave enough to call. Typically notification go out around April 9th and usually correspond with the NSF notification release.
Congrats on the NSF!
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Now that the NSFers have been notified it's only a matter of time until we all hear from Ford. Fingers cross & hopeful yet realistic cap on
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When you say they received it in their 3rd year, do you mean that the following Fall they were beginning their 4th year? or their 3rd year? I ask because I thought that one of the requirements for the Ford is that the one of the years be used to complete coursework.
They were in their 2nd year when awarded and entering their 3rd year when the award began. The coursework requirement is loose. As long as you can prove that you intend to complete a full year worth of coursework (it does not have to required coursework), that it is needed for your project and have your advisor sign off on it you're fine. I think Ford is aware that although people may have been in grade school for more than one or two years, some people take longer to come to a point of developing a project and progressing to ABD status.
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I'm in my second year as well. A woman in my department applied last year in her second year and won the award, so it is definitely not only for people who are just starting their programs.
I agree. I know several people who have been awarded the Ford in their second year and a few who have even received it in their 3rd year. So no need to worry dalzir I'm sure your year will not count against you.
btw, I'm a first year.
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Yes, it is such a big deal to get one of these, both professionally and financially. I don't even dare to hope...but I find myself doing so anyway!
I completely agree! At this stage one can only hope....
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Let the two week countdown begin! Based on the previous years results we should definitely begin hearing by the 9th! Fingers crossed
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I'm glad to see this forum! I have been anxious to hear from Ford for a few weeks now, although I know I have at least 3 more weeks to wait. This is my first time applying (I apply for the predoctoral). I'm trying to be optimistic but realistic about my chances at the same time. Best of luck to everyone
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See? You should have refused her LOR. Always trust your instinct. If you get bad vibes from somebody, that is a strong message to be careful and you ought to take measures to guard yourself against such people. I always do and I've never been wrong.
Thanks for the advice. I understand that now more than ever. Unfortunately I had to learn it the hard way
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Thanks for the advice everyone.... I was able to mend the situation with the professor and all was well HOWEVER she did not turn her rec in for the fellowship and the deadline was a hard one. So she screwed me over in the end. Not to mention I sent her a reminder on Monday which she replied too and saw her in person on Tuesday but she still didn't turn it in and now the system is locked. I'm beyond annoyed right now
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Towards the beginning of the quarter I asked a professor to write a recommendation for me for a fellowship. However since then our relationship has gone down hill and today it hit the gutter. I can be honest in saying that I have not done anything to this professor however she has been malicious to me in a very public manner. She makes jokes during seminar about the conferences I have been accepted to attend insinuating that they are a waste of time. Amongst other things she singles me out in seminar for my opinion on things to just shoot me down. Today she asked for opinions on the book of a professor in our department and my classmates started pointing out critiques and I stayed silent. She then turned to me and asked my opinion and when I pointed out one of the core flaws in the line his argument she responded with this, "You may not know this but it takes a lot to write a book. So instead of tearing it down and viewing it from your own lens how about you focus on what it has to offer." This comment was directed at me eye contact and all making the environment really tense. When we left class my classmates asked me what that was all about. And said that the professor was flat out rude and unmerited in her response to me. Someone even commented that it seemed like she hadn't even heard what I said but was just ready to shoot me down as soon as I opened my mouth.
In all honesty I don't think she will write a scathing recommendation however do not think it will be the most favorable. She has not shown that she likes my ideas or me very much. Is there a kind way of telling her sorry your rec is no longer needed?
Any help would be appreciated.
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Update, abolitionista - I was rejected today via e-mail. They said that a record number of applicants + the financial crisis forced them to only accept 6 people, down 2 from last year. I was on their top 20 wait list. Glen Mimura's e-mail / letter was very thoughtful though. I'm wishing you the best of luck!!
Congrats on making it into the top twenty! I received the standard rejection in the mail. Glen was nice enough to sign it. It's unfortunate that the financial crisis is having such a huge baring on admission this year. My grad process is officially over and I am accepting an offer for the Ethnic Studies PhD program at UC Riverside.
I wish you the best of luck at UCSB.
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I received an official acceptance form letter from the graduate division for the program I plan to accept. They asked that I return the form letter to the grad division to accept my offer. Should I also email the department to inform them of my decision to accept? If so, should I email the coordinator or the director and cc' the coordinator?
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Congrats! I totally know the feeling. After so many rejections you just give up. I started preparing to reapply after 60% of the schools I applied to rejected me. Then today I open my inbox to my first acceptance and had a
moment. Upon first glance I was like G Damn another rejection. Then I opened and read it, started shaking, then started dialing any number I could think of to share the amazing news. -
I did hear from someone during my recruitment visit to UCSB that they'd been accepted to the Culture and Theory program. So I'm guessing we're both on the wait list at best. We shall see.
Thanks... Do you know if they have sent out rejects?.. Maybe they are just slacking on that... I hope your theory proves to be true it's my #1 choice
I did speak with Francine last week and there was no mention of me being rejected she encouraged me to visit with her so we'll see. :|Edit: A close friend of mine went to a recruitment weekend in San Diego and heard the same. So I'm now preparing myself for bad news. :x
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Has anyone heard from UCI's Culture and Theory program or know when they plan to report? Just curious... Thanks
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I think it's okay. I've been in communication with a professor in a similar way and he's not on the ad comm but he checked in on the status for me. It wont hurt to ask.
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I'm in the same boat with the same question, and really this post is just to bookmark this topic so I can share your answers.
Ditto
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thanks goodguy. And someone else was also already denied. anyone else? i'm just wondering if i'm on some unofficial waiting list? or wondering if my application has yet to be reviewed? thanks folx
Ford Fellowship 2010
in The Bank
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Honorable mention here... Fooey... O well I felt the rejection coming on