mfrommb

Didn't apply during masters that is...

True, I didn't even apply because I had funding. Also, I worked with both provincial and federal gov't as biologist for a year before my Phd and finished msc and bsc in 2/4 years respectively. I think the the competition is just getting stiffer and the decreased funding doesn't help. Just apply again next year!!

I felt it was pretty strong (for what it is worth), it was regarding climate change. A friend of mine got wait-listed and had a pretty good application as well. Stiff competition!

Called grad studies.

Applied through U Windsor biology (now at a different school), no offer, aka rejected. Have 1 primary journal paper, 1 submitted and about 8 conference presentations (mix of presenting and co author) and a tech report to a lake management committee. Thankfully I have alternative funding..... Good luck to the rest of you!