Sel386 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 This wait is killing me....it gives me more time to speculate and reflect on my application.... Anyone else apply for a full research to Sweden? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
former USN gal Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Delurking. Applicant for a Russia ETA. Has anybody had a Russian interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secret_Ninja Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Asking as a fellow Indonesia applicant - what specifically are you looking to research there? I am a primatologist and will be exploring the effects of anthropogenic influence (tourism and range restriction) over multiple behavioral and physiological levels on a critically endangered species in order to make recommendations for their management and improve their overall conservation. I already made two very short preliminary trips there to meet my collaborators in person and ensure that my idea was feasible. This way I can hit the ground running once I go back. How about you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltisd040 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 It is totally possible that perhaps we do not have the wonderful privilege of having an FPA who is in the loop. It seems unlikely based on how many people use this thread, but it is still possible. Also, considering how weird this year seems to be compared to others, I imagine they could just release the emails before telling anyone or that it could be next week. Still hoping my FPA has inside info when he said: "I suspect you'll hear this week," but he claims to be out of the loop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overworkedta Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Mine said that he was told it would probably be last Friday and that he assumes it will be this week but unlike other years, they haven't gotten any word or heads up. He said it may just be different this year. Regardless, he said, firm deadline WILL be the 31st although he's never seen it take that long. He said he's nervous for the 30 of us with irons in the pot, too. I don't envy him. That's a lot of people calling his office just for this one fellowship! olioliwoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zjlb79 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I'm going to launch into pure, unnecessary speculation, but there's also a possibility (though probably low probability) that the protocol has been changed such that the FPAs are no longer notified in advance. Much more likely that we'll just be notified next week, but always room for wild speculation I would say your speculation makes sense. I know they had to have gotten some complaints last year when Smith College published the names of "recommendees" on their website before applicants were even notified. Not telling the FPA's in advance would save them some grief, I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Mine said that he was told it would probably be last Friday and that he assumes it will be this week but unlike other years, they haven't gotten any word or heads up. He said it may just be different this year. Regardless, he said, firm deadline WILL be the 31st although he's never seen it take that long. He said he's nervous for the 30 of us with irons in the pot, too. I don't envy him. That's a lot of people calling his office just for this one fellowship! I would say your speculation makes sense. I know they had to have gotten some complaints last year when Smith College published the names of "recommendees" on their website before applicants were even notified. Not telling the FPA's in advance would save them some grief, I'm sure. @overworkedta: Thank you for sharing this! Good to know we are just as equally confused as the FPAs. @zjlb79: It would save IIE some grief and also save the FPAs from the awkward position of having to tell someone they aren't recommended. Some applicants create great working relationships with their FPA and I'm sure it would be uncomfortable for them to have to share bad news, especially if the FPA put in a lot of effort too into the application with revisions, etc. Plus, while I'm sure Smith was excited to share the good news about their recommended applicants that must have been salt in the wounds for those who didn't get recommended to see that list up on their university's page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibette Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Being on gradcafe reminds me of the time I was looking at grad school decisions. Ugh, I never imagined being in this website again, anxiously awaiting for news...sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horb Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 @overworkedta: Thank you for sharing this! Good to know we are just as equally confused as the FPAs. @zjlb79: It would save IIE some grief and also save the FPAs from the awkward position of having to tell someone they aren't recommended. Some applicants create great working relationships with their FPA and I'm sure it would be uncomfortable for them to have to share bad news, especially if the FPA put in a lot of effort too into the application with revisions, etc. Plus, while I'm sure Smith was excited to share the good news about their recommended applicants that must have been salt in the wounds for those who didn't get recommended to see that list up on their university's page. I cannot believe Smith did that! I'm sure there were a lot of students who didn't get recommended and we upset about finding out that way. Even if I were on the recommended list, I'd still be concerned I didn't make it and that it was a mistake or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibette Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Just reiterating some of the users sentiments from last year: My routine in all of my classes today: *checks grad cafe* *checks email* *checks grad cafe* *checks email* *reloads email* *looks up at professor for less than a minute* Repeat... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FingersCrossed_118 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Just reiterating some of the users sentiments from last year: My routine in all of my classes today: *checks grad cafe* *checks email* *checks grad cafe* *checks email* *reloads email* *looks up at professor for less than a minute* Repeat... Literally what I'm doing right now. This wait is awful. Fulbrights for EVERYONE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horb Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 @FingersCrossed_118: I love your picture. It makes me so happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FingersCrossed_118 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 @FingersCrossed_118: I love your picture. It makes me so happy. Thank you! Considering the amount of time I spend checking this threat, maybe I will change it to a different scene from Bridesmaids every day until we get a word from IIE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Literally what I'm doing right now. This wait is awful. Fulbrights for EVERYONE! DC_Bee and Oliebollen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FingersCrossed_118 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I love this! YESSSS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Ok was only going to generate one meme, but I couldn't resist this one: deloozin it, Oliebollen and kelseygwynne 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horb Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 You guys are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliebollen Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 (edited) Nice! Speaking of anxiety--do all countries interview recommended applicants? Are they done only in that country's language? I applied for a CLEA because my Chinese definitely isn't where it needs to be to do this project after 3-ish years of study (Chinese is HARD, man!), and I'm afraid I'd do poorly in an all-Chinese interview despite doing well in classes and being considered "advanced"... Edited January 23, 2014 by Oliebollen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afm18 Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 These memes just made my day olioliwoo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxius Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 https://m.facebook.com/KeithJohnstoneACriticalBiography/posts/812544508761358 Saw this by stalking twitter but am at work so can't do broader research on this person--is this a different type of Fulbright than the one for which most of us have applied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 https://m.facebook.com/KeithJohnstoneACriticalBiography/posts/812544508761358 Saw this by stalking twitter but am at work so can't do broader research on this person--is this a different type of Fulbright than the one for which most of us have applied? I think it's the PhD level research grant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrrrdgrrrl Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 I think it's the PhD level research grant. That's the one I applied for, and I haven't heard anything yet. All Fulbright U.S. student awards, whether for studying or doing full-time research abroad, have the same deadline and announcement dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 That's the one I applied for, and I haven't heard anything yet. All Fulbright U.S. student awards, whether for studying or doing full-time research abroad, have the same deadline and announcement dates. What I meant is the program for those who already have a PhD or terminal degree, like professors, etc. jonplus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonplus Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 All PhD and ETAs are announced at the same time in the first round at the New York IIE office. I suspect this person either has a connected and loose-lipped FPA, or is full of shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olioliwoo Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 Nice! Speaking of anxiety--do all countries interview recommended applicants? Are they done only in that country's language? I applied for a CLEA because my Chinese definitely isn't where it needs to be to do this project after 3-ish years of study (Chinese is HARD, man!), and I'm afraid I'd do poorly in an all-Chinese interview despite doing well in classes and being considered "advanced"... I am not sure. I haven't heard of any interviews for applicants to France, but China may be different. Kudos to you btw for learning Chinese (it does seem ridiculously hard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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