dirac1991 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 For New Zealand, the final acceptances were approved by RSNZ on Tuesday. I would guess that if you have a tenative acceptance, it's almost certain that you will have a final acceptance for other countries. I applied to go to Japan.
orangutanne Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Just spoke with Carter Kimsey - she said she will be finishing up Singapore today or Monday.
gosset Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Looks like I can't edit my old list any more, so here's the latest, based on your responses: China: Announcements imminent (review completed, waiting for hosts) Singapore: Still under review until Monday Japan and Korea: Some announcements, possibly not concluded Australia: Closed - If you didn't get one yet, you probably won't. New Zealand: Closed - If you didn't get one yet, you won't.
williamtenk Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Looks like I can't edit my old list any more, so here's the latest, based on your responses: China: Announcements imminent (review completed, waiting for hosts) Singapore: Still under review until Monday Japan and Korea: Some announcements, possibly not concluded Australia: Closed - If you didn't get one yet, you probably won't. New Zealand: Closed - If you didn't get one yet, you won't. Gosset, thanks for keeping everyone up-to-date. Did you call to check the status on your China application? Or are you just waiting on the email? Also, are you grouping Taiwan in with the China announcements?
gosset Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 Gosset, thanks for keeping everyone up-to-date. Did you call to check the status on your China application? Or are you just waiting on the email? Also, are you grouping Taiwan in with the China announcements? Happy to help. This process has been so nerve-wracking, I want to save us all the agony. I called to check the status of my app, but I won't say anything until all the chips are down... I did not intend to lump Taiwan with China, but I haven't heard any reports from Taiwan applicants on this board yet. If anybody has received a letter regarding Taiwan, speak up!
Phding it Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 In for Japan. First notice was on Feb 15. Yesterday received a notice to reserve a room in DC. Good luck everyone.
dirac1991 Posted March 2, 2012 Posted March 2, 2012 In for Japan. First notice was on Feb 15. Yesterday received a notice to reserve a room in DC. Good luck everyone. I'm in for Japan too. I got an email from Akiko Chiba this morning saying that when my host researcher in Japan confirms that I'm accepted to his laboratory this summer, the JSPS will send me a formal acceptance letter. Has anyone else got anything similar to report?
gosset Posted March 3, 2012 Posted March 3, 2012 Updated list. If you get some info, please post so we can keep everybody updated. China: Announcements imminent (review completed, waiting for hosts) Singapore: Still under review until Monday Japan: Several announcments went out 2 March... not sure if any remaining. Korea: Some announcements, possibly not concluded Australia: Closed - If you didn't get one yet, you probably won't. New Zealand: Closed - If you didn't get one yet, you won't.
FernandoPR Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 Wow, this is a really helpful thread! I just found this today. I applied for China (and Japan as a second choice) and I think I am slowly starting to lose my hair. Hopefully I will hear something soon!
stargazer7891 Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I got an email last night from the Australian Academy of Science with an invitation letter so I guess it's official now.
punkybugsy Posted March 5, 2012 Posted March 5, 2012 I called today and found out I was nominated for Singapore - they said they would be sending the official emails in a few days - but you should be able to call and find out.
orangutanne Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 I got my tentative acceptance email for Singapore just a few minutes ago with instructions to reply by 5pm on Thursday. Good luck to everyone else who applied!
synaptein Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Just received a "tentative" offer for Korea via e-mail. According to the e-mail, "Final acceptance requires confirmation by our foreign counterpart."
TheWrightStuff Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 Just got a tentative offer for Korea! Looking forward to a "final offer" and meeting everyone in D.C.! Also, thanks to everyone else who has been posting--I've been stalking this site for over a week ;-)
synaptein Posted March 7, 2012 Posted March 7, 2012 (edited) Hi all, for those of you planning your trip to D.C., please note this line in the e-mail: Please hold these dates on your calendar but do NOT make travel arrangements to the Pre-Departure Orientation or host location. Once you receive final approval, NSF will send you instructions on how to book your airplane tickets at no cost to you. Summary: Wait until you receive final approval to book your tickets; NSF will pay for the flight. Edited March 7, 2012 by synaptein
Tsujiru Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Hi Synaptein, It is probably country dependent, but some of us (ie Japan) have already been told to book the Marriott in D.C.
dirac1991 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I got the tentative offer for Japan and have already booked my room at the Marriott in D.C. Has anyone gotten their official confirmation yet?
MCabs Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I'm in the same boat dirac... waiting for the final OK.
stargazer7891 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 I haven't gotten an email that says I have official confirmation on the offer, but I have been told to book a hotel in DC (which I've already done) and to fill out a direct deposit form for NSF to get the stipend just before the program starts. The email I got from the contact at the Australian Academy of Science had a letter of invitation and she said that she would be sending along registration forms and information on opening a bank account for living expenses. I think once you get confirmation from your host country, then it's official, but I could be wrong.
FernandoPR Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 Has anybody from China heard anything yet? If I am not mistaken, emails have been sent for all countries except China, right?
PhDiddy Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 No word from China and I have not been able to reach the EAPSI staff to inquire.
ukc23 Posted March 8, 2012 Posted March 8, 2012 A friend of mine also applied for China, and have not heard anything back yet.
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