Moxie

I definitely don't believe we will hear today. Though if the NSF proved me wrong I'd be shocked/impressed. I'm now telling myself May 1st, so anything before that will be a pleasant surprise. Though I'm already in school, so it's not as pressing for me. I feel for those making Grad choices this year, some of whom would have critically needed this NSF info. Anyway, long story short, I don't have faith in the NSF to meet its own deadline - even an amorphous one like 2 weeks. But maybe more wait = more awards. Who knows?

'2 Weeks' or not... now that we've passed the April 15 mark I think we probably won't hear before May 1.

I e-mailed them a few days ago - no response. I called them today during the day and got someone to confirm my limbo status. Try calling during business hours tomorrow.

Ok. Good to know others have the same Fastlane stuff. Thanks for the replies. I called the 866 # and got the response that my app was still pending. No additional info on timing, etc.

Just wondering - what are other limbo people seeing when they log into fastlane? I still just see "Welcome Applicant" with no tasks in the task list.

I wonder why then they didn't do a first installment of HMs - if they already have an idea of where people will fall. People definitely at the bottom - the bottom 1,000, let's say - would definitely get HMs in this scenario. In this 'ranked situation', then only 1000 are truly in limbo. Using this logic - I don't think they have a rank order of people. Which I think gives more of us hope. I don't have any info. I just have a feeling there will be more than 50, or even 100, awards. If the number were truly that small, they could have easily done a first batch of HMs.

Due to the complexity of the current budget situation, the 2009 GRFP awards will be announced in installments based on fields of study and other factors. Does anyone think there is any merit to the blurb saying some field's awards in particular are delayed? Anyone's field look under-represented in round 1? I'm Interdisciplinary social science, so who knows....

Obviously not. Though it looks like my prediction time of 8 AM today was almost close. Let the waiting game resume.

More limbo! Good God, NSF!!!

Happy 100th page. Remember we're all in this together (and don't feed the trolls....)

...and this post hasn't even hit 100 pages yet. Get typing everyone....

I wonder how these call center people are briefed? It sounds like this guy didn't know what the hell was going on... Unfortunately, I don't think 'very soon' is any more specific than 'early April'...

Just wanted to say thanks for calling. I think I speak for myself and probably some of the guests (hey lurkers) that we appreciate people posting their calls. One person posting a call on this board probably prevents 20 or more others from calling. I've pretty much given up banking on this week, though I bet previously that the results were coming out 8 AM Friday.

My prediction for posting is 8 AM Friday.

I think there'd still be thrashing around. Just not as much... We can only hope that the delay is because they've decided to give more awards than usual, or something. Though I assume it's just technical glitches or red tape...

I tried to stay calm until the 1st, but now I keep hitting refresh like a madman. Dammit, NSF.