What to write to supervisor?

[caranciaest]

I've just been offered full funding from what's probably my 3rd or 4th choice. Still waiting to hear from my top choices. I feel like I should email the prospective supervisor at the funded institution to let him know. But what do I say? I don't want him to think that I'm considering turning the offer down, but at the same time I don't want to just remain silent (he's likely to have been informed about the funding outcomes already). What should I do?

[GeoDUDE!]

If he knows about it (like you say), why do you want to let him know what he already does?

[TakeruK]

Don't write an email just for the sake of writing an email. You should email the person who informed you of the funding back with a quick thank you, show your gratitude and let them know you will make a decision ASAP. 

 

For the prospective supervisor, I think you should/could take this opportunity to ask any questions you might have that you would need to help you make a decision. If there are no such questions at this time, then perhaps it's best to just say nothing and wait until either 1) you hear back from other schools, which might prompt questions for this school, or 2) you are ready to inform them of your final decision!