Grant Timelines

[surfgirl87]

Hello all,

Wondering if anyone has any knowledge as to how long it takes to hear back about grants?  Like NSF grants.  My PI at the University has my application on hold (will not take students if they don't have a clear funding path.  Said they were resubmitting grants in both February and April.  Told me they would admit me if they get the funding.  So can anyone tell me perhaps when I should expect to hear?  Maybe I can be less anxious/obnoxious until near time to find out.  Any knowledge would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[GeoDUDE!]

It all depends on when they apply for it... usually 6-9 months from submission for NSF grants. 

[surfgirl87]

So more or less forever.  Great. The lack of funding in my program and school of choice is going to kill me / my dreams.  Thanks GeoDude!

[GeoDUDE!]

3 hours ago, surfgirl87 said:

So more or less forever.  Great. The lack of funding in my program and school of choice is going to kill me / my dreams.  Thanks GeoDude!

Yeah... it's rough.

Grant acceptance rates for NSF programs tend to be around 15% or less too, if I remember correctly.  Better to apply to people who have already secured funding,if thats possible.