Neurone

That would be an amazing find! My younger 1st year med student room mates are currently having a party and I'm now looking at new apartments. The good thing about my institution is that we have a lot of subsidized housing (studios, etc.); NYC rent is absurd.

For those fellows that didn't see today's e-mail: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10073/nsf10073.jsp?org=DUE I've deferred the NSF to take the NDSEG, but apparently those on "reserve" status are eligible to apply. I'm very interested in this given that there is a well known group that does work related to mine that I'd love to work with for a year. However, I'm worried about losing my NDSEG. Anyone know if it's possible to do both? hehe, while at it, why not put in an NRSA?

I'm wondering if anyone knows of someone with a similar situation and/or the outcome. I applied for the NSF GRFP and was offered the award. I accepted it and have chosen to defer for two years so that I can also take the NDSEG. My PI just ran out of funding and is basically taking a teaching job, so there is no future for me in his lab. But, I was able to hop on another project at a different lab, within the same major field. However, my research project is going to be very different. The GRFP requires prior approval for major changes to research plans. In this case I have no choice. Has anyone ever heard of someone losing their GRFP because their updated research plan wasn't accepted and they had to move? I can probably finish up my PhD within the next three years with the NDSEG but having the GRFP there just in case is a nice thing, so I'd prefer not to lose that.

I expect to be done in 3 years though.

I'm in a similar position; what made you decide to take the NSF (or DOE) over the NDSEG?

Actually this is what I was wondering about. I know NDSEG is harder to get than an NSF, but is it true that one carries more prestige? Also, I would more likely apply for grants in the future through the NSF - should this factor into what one should choose? I expect to be in grad school for only about 3 more years.

Ah! I won both!

nice screen name, by the way. Best of luck!

Also, I thought you had to take the first year of the NSF before deferring. Am I mistaken in thinking this?

Right, but if you had to choose... I'm in my 2nd year and one or the other would be fine. I'm just curious to see what others would choose and why.

So, for those who were offered the NSF GRFP award, what field are you in and which fellowship would you take if you're also offered the NDSEG?

Hey I'd get in touch with some of those universities and let them know that you have your own funding and ask if they'll reconsider. You'll be a lot more attractive if they know they don't have to support you as much as they would have otherwise.

Good luck with the NRSA!

Yes definitely. Even put it on your application for NDSEG or NSF (maybe get your mentor to mention it in a letter of rec) for next year.

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