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Great to hear. I am going to hide and read articles for the next two days.

Congrats! I am certain a lot of us are now freaking out.

The general Fulbright website says by January 31st. Last year full grants got emails on the 19th and ETAs on the 20th. From what we have heard.

ETA or full grant?

I got mine on the 19th, so, it matches up with this year to be the 17th!

Me too! 2nd time applier! This time, I am a little more relaxed. However, I might go crazy on Thursday!

If we keep saying Thursday, it wont come Thursday. I am planning on hiding somewhere and trying to stop checking my email.

I think it also depends on your proposed project. Countries may be more interested in certain projects more than others. You may be more qualified in your field, but the committee reviewing may be more inclined towards a different discipline.

After the US government cut, I think that the specific countries choose based on the project as well. Overall, what will this person be doing here and does it help us and them. I dont think there is any set way they choose. I know someone who sat in on reviewing applications for the first cut. The person said, it was three people discussing all the candidates. They pre-read and ranked all applications. Then combined, then made piles. Definitely in, definitely out and then in the middle ones. They then discussed more aspects of the middle piles and did comparisons. I guess they continue this until they have the required amount.

I agree with your assessment. If there is a program/office on campus to help, they can help you. If you are organized yourself, you can do similar things. I am at university with a reviewing committee. It was easy to have more feedback, even one law professor read through all my statements twice to help me. Also, I was able to have one person at the writing center work with me over a month period during my many many many drafts. However, I did notice that eventually, I was getting too much feedback. Too many cooks in the kitchen! So, when applying to a different fellowship, I cut down to 2 people who I work the best with. Either way, nothing we can change now. Time to just relax and wait! Good luck everyone.

They guarantee by the 31st, it could be earlier. Last year it was Thursday the 19th, so some people are hoping by the 17th this year.

There are rules about leaving the country for more than 14 days and such. I think you have to notify them when you leave, etc. Things happen, I dont know of any particular cases. I dont know there are medical reasons that people have dropped out for. Some who are lucky, might have won two grants and need to decide.

I think all programs have alternates. I was one of them last year. What I have been told is that they usually pick more finalists than spots available. For example, my country has 16 spots, so they might choose somewhere between 24-32 people as finalists. That list with the applications heads to the country specific committee. Then they rank, definitely yes, alternate and rejection. The final list heads back to the US government and they give the final approval. If someone drops out or is disqualified, they can bump someone up. I also was told that if more funds are available, I could be promoted. Hope that helps.

Great outlook, I totally agree with you!

I have analyzed all types of implants. Our group has been collecting retrieved implants for over 12 years, so we have probably looked at anything that has been on the US market. I have worked on different projects as well. When I go to the Netherlands it will be more about using the computer to model the implants.

Gender studies for literacy sounds very interesting. Especially helping girls/women to stay in school. I hope you get the grant, I would be interested in reading your publication in the future. I am also very passionate about that increasing the education level for women. Unfortunately, I dont know any language that well so I am stuck with lab research. I analyze orthopaedic implants for bone ingrowth. I am trying to determine what factors affect the amount of bone ingrowth and the amount necessary for a successful implant. My lab in the US analyzes retrieved implants. In the Netherlands, I want create mathematical models to test the parameters that from my experimental results. My side research is trying to increase the number of women/girls in STEM careers through outreach programs and graduate student groups. I chose the Netherlands due to the lab but also since women tend to have better work-life balance in the Netherlands. I am hoping to incorporate what I learn in my own life. This is my second time applying, so I really want it to.

I said they might know, dont hold your breath on a response for that! Good luck to you as well. What is the area of research, topic, etc? Also, Why India??!?!

Full research to Netherlands. I asked our campus advisor and she said, it doesnt hurt to ask. I am waiting to be harassing next week.

Its not a bad idea, they dont affect the outcomes. As long as the email is polite. I guarantee it will be, "By the end of January" for the answer. I have crunched the numbers for my country, it was about the same as the year before. Not sure if that is promising or not.

I think they have to wait. I am sure it is an ethical thing. They probably sign something or agree that they will wait for an official announcement. By the time I finish this process I would have put in over 2 years of waiting. Lol, I try to keep myself busy with other things.

Last year, I went to drop off my application to the Whitaker to be mailed. It was a few days before we got the notification for the Fulbright. From what I can tell, campus advisors might already know. They have the ability to log-in and look. For obvious reasons, they must wait until we receive the email to say anything! Its a little frustrating but necessary.

I am a Fulbright Alternate from last year, applying again this year. If you are lucky to get past the first cut, the second waiting is even worse. For me, they said... well, you could get notified any time between now (April) and until September, if someone drops out. I also have applied to the Whitaker, which is the Fulbright for Biomedical Engineers. Waiting is painful, I always remind myself that things happen for a reason. Everyone put in a application and there is nothing we can change at this point. Good luck to everyone!

Mostly designed, I am going to complete finite element modeling (using a computer), so I know what I want to investigate. I will have to learn how to use the program used in the lab I will work with. I have been told that you can modify the project, since your plans usually change.

Wow, these are all great reasons! I am sure this was clear in your application! Good luck!

Last thing to remember, the US government gets the final say. Its their funding, so they get the final "yes" or "no." I think this is why it takes so long for responses. I always wondered what it is like for the review committee. Ten people in a room, reviewing so many applications, it must be hard to keep all of them straight. Of course we have no idea how many people review the essays, etc.