NSERC 2012-2013

[yellowtulip]

From what I understand, unlike previous years, NSERC was only able to notify X numbers of students, regardless of whether or not they accepted (i.e. they weren't able to over-award). It just so happens that last year was also the first Banting competition, and since this competition was a separate application than the NSERC PDFs, presumably many Banting winners also won a PDF (which of course they couldn't accept both, so this presumably left many un-awarded PDFs). I wonder if this is what might have led last year's numbers to be so low. Maybe I'm totally wrong on this front, and there was coordination between the Banting & PDF awarding process, in which case, well, shucks... the numbers look low! Hopefully it isn't as low this year!! My fingers are crossed Lucky Ottawa folk? I say lucky Canadians! I'm out of country doing my PDF, so suspect I won't get a letter for quite some time! Hmm... I wish it was electronic!

[egolym]

I am getting so nervous...

[boourns]

Good luck to everyone. Quite frankly, I feel so jaded about grad school, I don't even know if it matters whether I win or not in my third attempt at NSERC, this time PGS-D

[winter2012]

Still waiting for NSERC PDF outcome. We have come so far and I know that it is just a matter of another 7 to 10 days, but still I keep on coming here to see if any one has posted a new news. Lets hope for the best.

[UBC2012]

Read these two pages, they give you very interesting information. Also read through the tables that have been cited in these links which can be found in NSERC website. Also read the comments posted by the NSERC representative.

http://nghoussoub.co...fs-dont-add-up/

http://nghoussoub.co...lateral-damage/

Edited March 13, 2012 by UBC2012

[tomj]

Ah, The Ides of March...

[stud007]

So does any one have an idea about the proposed number of CGS-PGS awards this year since the EAP plan has come to an end?

[UBC2012]

So does any one have an idea about the proposed number of CGS-PGS awards this year since the EAP plan has come to an end?

You Might find some information here:

http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/NSERC-CRSNG/FactsFigures-TableauxDetailles_eng.asp

if we do not happen to have a budget cut, this year's numbers for Masters and PhD scholarships should be the same. For PDF, I am guessing we should have a higher number of awards compared to last year.

[marmoor]

Well these are reports from last year budget, dont think it gives much info regarding this year. I wish they would just post names on their websites and get this over with!!!

[Clarrien]

Read these two pages, they give you very interesting information. Also read through the tables that have been cited in these links which can be found in NSERC website. Also read the comments posted by the NSERC representative.

http://nghoussoub.co...fs-dont-add-up/

http://nghoussoub.co...lateral-damage/

Thanks UBC2012, these are very informative posts! I think the results will start trickling down the week after next. As a 2009 NSERC CGS M applicant who was awarded in 2010, I am feeling a little pessimistic that I will be successful again - likley I was one of the 400 'extra' CGS M recipients!

[stanvx]

If anyone is interested in the list of everyone who received an NSERC award last year, here it is:

https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B_4j2_PIwz94UTM0cHNzVFBUc0MxOVcxX3hsbl9sUQ

[marmoor]

Any news?

[ktel]

I am going to guess the letters will come next week (based on when letters have been mailed in the past). Patience!

[marmoor]

Cant wait any more, so are they being mailed this week, I live close to Otawwa so I guess I should get it as soon as it is mailed.

[GradStd]

Good luck marmoor!

These days my heart is beating more than ever:) Let us know once you hear something.

[marmoor]

Thanks alot, Good luck to you and everyone else.

[stud007]

Good luck to everyone... I m planning to ask my graduate student advisor abt NSERC result maybe tomorrow or Monday...I guess, the university will have the result though unofficial before us! If something's out, I will let u all knw..

[GradStd]

I am gonna ask my faculty's external scholarship coordinator tomorrow. Will keep you guys posted.

[snowshoes]

I am gonna ask my faculty's external scholarship coordinator tomorrow. Will keep you guys posted.

Thanks!

[egolym]

Will they send emails?

Good luck to everyone!!

Edited March 16, 2012 by egolym

[CoadyCameron]

Will they send emails?

Good luck to everyone!!

On the NSERC website it says that they will not distribute results by phone or email. Contact will only be made through the mail.

[Clarrien]

On the NSERC website it says that they will not distribute results by phone or email. Contact will only be made through the mail.

True, however, your school should be informed directly by NSERC. In 2009 everyone at my school that was sucessful got an email from Grad Studies saying they had been sucessful, and then got the letter in the mail a few to several days later.

[stanvx]

True, however, your school should be informed directly by NSERC. In 2009 everyone at my school that was sucessful got an email from Grad Studies saying they had been sucessful, and then got the letter in the mail a few to several days later.

Yes, the same goes for our university. Graduate studies knew which applicants were successful several days before anyone else.

[patate_tomate_jardin]

Does anyone know since when this program is at 40K/year? With reference if possible.

[marmoor]

I thought it was always 40K, I just remember it was not taxable a few years ago but now it is (I mean PDF ofcourse)