simhod Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Need is relative. I'm in the US right now, I just negotiated a postdoc position yesterday, I just assumed I didn't have the fellowship for negotiation, now of I get it, it just sweetens the deal. I have a postdoc now and could continue after September, but what is nice about NSERC PDF is that you can take the fellowship wherever you want to, so you have the option to choose a good mentor, research and location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marmoor Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 can anyone give statistics of PDF waitlists getting the award at the end? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasg Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 I have a PhD lined up for September along with the standard meagre salary, so the PGS-D would also make my financial situation a lot better. Luckily my next step in life isn't dependent on my NSERC results - I can see how people in that boat would be very, very anxious right now. I assumed the PGS-D would be added onto my agreed funding, but I doubt that will happen... my supervisor would probably want the money to go to another student/post-doc in the lab. I'm not sure if I could negotiate more money while one of the PhD students in the lab is only making ~$25k/y. You can request at least a supplement of 3000- - 4000 $CAN from you supervisor. In Concordia, they give 12000 $ in addition to your award. There is some universities that give the same amount of money than your scholarship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasg Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Does anyone think that the federal budget severely slashed NSERC's funding? I had a 4.09/4.3 GPA, 2 amazing references(they got me into UWaterloo and UofT computer Science with full funding) and a decent proposal. I'm a bit disappointed I didn't get a PGS-M. Apparentl, this year those who get PGS - M have at least a GPA of 4.2/4.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz105 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Simhod, I'm confused. Didn't you already write a rather substantial PDF application outlining your proposed research, location and mentor? I'm not so sure it's easy to change if you're awarded the fellowship. I guess I don't really know though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz105 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Oh and someone on twitter announced a successful PDF. I guess at least the success rate is >0%. marmoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhod Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Simhod, I'm confused. Didn't you already write a rather substantial PDF application outlining your proposed research, location and mentor? I'm not so sure it's easy to change if you're awarded the fellowship. I guess I don't really know though. Yes, you proposed a location in the application, but after you get the award you can change the location with only a request letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhod Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Oh and someone on twitter announced a successful PDF. I guess at least the success rate is >0%. wow, that's good for him/her. Is the awardee from USA? Are the letter close to us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz105 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 The announcement was for someone at UOttawa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomj Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 (edited) Does anyone think that the federal budget severely slashed NSERC's funding? I had a 4.09/4.3 GPA, 2 amazing references(they got me into UWaterloo and UofT computer Science with full funding) and a decent proposal. I'm a bit disappointed I didn't get a PGS-M. The cuts are $15 million this year and $30 million next year. NSERC has a $ 1 billion budget (!). However, all depends on where the agency decides to cut spending. Edited April 6, 2012 by tomj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkDanly Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm starting my graduate degree in September and did not get a PGS/CGS-M award (I assume it was because my 2nd year marks were ~3.9). When I apply again for the 2013-2014 competition what will my chances be? I will have completed one year of my master's degree at that point and my 3rd and 4th year of my bachelors degree GPA = 4.3/4.3. Is the judging different for people who are applying for funding in the second year of their master's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readygrad Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hey folks, received my rejection letter yesterday for the PGS/CGS M. I'm a fourth year undergrad who also applied for OGS. Good luck to those who are still waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasg Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm starting my graduate degree in September and did not get a PGS/CGS-M award (I assume it was because my 2nd year marks were ~3.9). When I apply again for the 2013-2014 competition what will my chances be? I will have completed one year of my master's degree at that point and my 3rd and 4th year of my bachelors degree GPA = 4.3/4.3. Is the judging different for people who are applying for funding in the second year of their master's? No it's the same ! Try to implicate yourself in community activities. Your application will be stronger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasg Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hey folks, received my rejection letter yesterday for the PGS/CGS M. I'm a fourth year undergrad who also applied for OGS. Good luck to those who are still waiting. Apply next year man ! Hard luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TakeruK Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm starting my graduate degree in September and did not get a PGS/CGS-M award (I assume it was because my 2nd year marks were ~3.9). When I apply again for the 2013-2014 competition what will my chances be? I will have completed one year of my master's degree at that point and my 3rd and 4th year of my bachelors degree GPA = 4.3/4.3. Is the judging different for people who are applying for funding in the second year of their master's? No it's exactly the same, except now they will consider your 4th year marks (since they would not have had this information last time). Keep trying, a friend of mine failed to get the PGS-M twice in a row but finally got one when applying for PGS-D! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhanson Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 No letter in the US (California) today---hopefully tomorrow or Monday............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasg Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 No letter in the US (California) today---hopefully tomorrow or Monday............ Good luck man ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkDanly Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 No it's the same ! Try to implicate yourself in community activities. Your application will be stronger I actually just won a faculty wide award for being heavily involved and I potentially have the top mark in my graduating year lol. it was second year that got me (SECOND YEAR FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faming Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hard luck faming for Banting ! Did you receive anything from NSERC PDF ???? that's the life. i didn't apply NSERC PDF. But I will go for a Marie Curie PDF then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
euph Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 In Boston, still waiting to hear back... I will never understand the need for snail mailing the results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowtulip Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Shucks... if you didn't get it in Boston yet... it'll be another week before it makes it to the west coast US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simhod Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 mail came today but no NSERC letter in Minnesota Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eliasg Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Ktel, have you won something ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smms Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I'm from BC and no mail yet as of April 7 (Saturday). I cant believe NSERC does not have web results on a fixed date of the year like many unis/organizations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smms Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 What a FALSE statement as extracted from the NSERC PDF website! Notification of decision NSERC notifies all applicants of the results by mail by March 31. NSERC will not provide results by telephone or e-mail. Smms 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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