Water28 Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I'm with yah, snowblossom2, but still having high hopes. Thanks for still using this venue to communicate Last year's forum has two posts on May 28th from alternates saying they ended up getting a Boren...I'm definitely still checking in here for updates... snowblossom2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warrint Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Last year's forum has two posts on May 28th from alternates saying they ended up getting a Boren...I'm definitely still checking in here for updates... Glad to hear Water28. Too bad I'll still be leaving for my research on May 26th, ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblossom2 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 FYI - I spoke with someone on the phone and they said alternates *should* start hearing back as early as two weeks from now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 FYI - I spoke with someone on the phone and they said alternates *should* start hearing back as early as two weeks from now... I'm just curious snowblossom2, what would you do if Boren doesn't extend an acceptance to you? What are your back-up plans? I'm sure a lot of people would like to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblossom2 Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I also applied to the NSF DDIG and was asked to revise and resubmit my application in July and will hear back from them in November. That would pay for my third trip in Jan, but if I don't get it, I'll pay out of pocket (my advisor also said he might have some research funds to help me). For my summer trip, if I don't get the Boren, I received some summer funding/grants from my school that will cover my airfare and one month of housing, the rest will be paid out of my pocket (grad stipend). Not much choice other than paying for it myself since its for my dissertation Good luck to you kbui and the rest of the awardees! I guess I should consider myself lucky to be an alternate - it seems as if the vast majority of everyone plans on having a government career, whereas I said I would fulfill my service requirement by teaching classes at the intelligence college or one of the military colleges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shummer Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Is there anyone going to Thailand? Fellowships or scholarships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water28 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I'm curious to know if any alternates have heard back....? snowblossom2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica Bowcut MacDonald Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 I ended up getting Gilman, so anyone going to Jordan should come say hi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblossom2 Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 Water28 - I haven't heard back, any other alternates still checking the board and can give an update? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebellechica Posted June 11, 2012 Share Posted June 11, 2012 i'm an alternate for brazil. haven't heard anything back either. will let you know once i do, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toria Posted June 12, 2012 Share Posted June 12, 2012 Same here. I'm an alternate for China and still haven't heard back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Water28 Posted June 13, 2012 Share Posted June 13, 2012 So excited right now!!! I just got an email to notify me that I am being offered a Boren Fellowship - upgraded from alternate They want to confirm that my plans for language study are appropriate but I do not think this will be an issue. It seems that all of my hard work has paid off after all! Good luck to all of the other alternates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblossom2 Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingBLT Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 i recently had my status upgraded from alternate to fellow. paperwork came through about 3 weeks ago. had to submit new budget and travel dates, but they've been approved. just thought i'd contribute for others. istanbul, IR, 12 months, language/research good luck to all future and current applicants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshHudson Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Has any one else been upgraded from alternate to fellow? If have been upgraded, what information were you required to submit besides a new budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowblossom2 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Since 2012-13 Boren fellows are listed on the website, I doubt many more, if any, alternates are going to be upgraded http://www.borenawards.org/boren_fellowship/current_fellows.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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