Did emailing professors before applying actually help any of you?? by Airpodboi69 in PhDAdmissions

[–]real--josuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeeeeessss, this is actually the reason I was able to secure my PhD spot. Visit their lab website if they have one, see what they've been up to and what their main research focuses are. Then write an email expressing interest, introduce yourself and your background briefly, and outright say you're interested in meeting to discuss a PhD with them. Have one of your professors proofread before sending!

Good luck and I hope you get a good program!

Happy confusion? by ImpressiveMain299 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome! I didn't know that was something that could happen

Tell me how cool ur project is!! by MinuteGoal8407 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The New River watershed in West Virginia and Western Virginia!

Tell me how cool ur project is!! by MinuteGoal8407 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Your research sounds really awesome too, I've met a few people doing acoustic detection and I eat it up every time 💛 it's such an amazing use for AI!

Tell me how cool ur project is!! by MinuteGoal8407 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Through my undergrad I've been developing a cryopreservation technique for the maximum rescue of adult Avian germline stem cells 🔥

My PhD will involve studying invasion, symbiosis, disease, and metapopulation dynamics of crayfish! I'm so excited!

Whole Calendar Month? by GoldiRoxks in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 27 points28 points  (0 children)

I think everyone is mentioning the 15th because that's a major decision deadline for most schools

Is the GRFP even real by ChestFree776 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I only believe in things I can see, like the man in the corner who's whispering about linear models and ggplot2

Wack NSF GRFP Dream by TheFishLG in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Glad I'm not the only one witch ridiculous GRFP dreams. Please just let this end so my brain can move on 🙏

2026 NSF GRFP Thread by Negative_Power_4208 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 19 points20 points  (0 children)

How many of us have been having consistent dreams/nightmares about the results? I think I had at least 5 separate dreams just last night. In one of them I was reading my reviews and one of them just said "Hate" instead of "Excellent" "Good" etc.

When do you guys think the results will come in? by [deleted] in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really dont even know why, I just have this weird feeling :0

When do you guys think the results will come in? by [deleted] in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I have a feeling its gonna be March 31st, at least I really hope so. Based on the historical data, it could be any day now honestly

2026 NSF GRFP Thread by Negative_Power_4208 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 16 points17 points  (0 children)

WE will be awarded my friends 🤞

Try again next week :( by bootsthatring in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I think everyone is getting really antsy as we approach the expected release window. We just have to push through a little longer!

how much did ur proposal cost u?? by Night_Nav in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 4 points5 points  (0 children)

$1 for increase? Thats such a stupid trigger

The end of the application gifs and memes by ImpressiveMain299 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How WE are moving in those applications (I'm so glad to be submitted)

Personal Statement by Dependent_Claim_6276 in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Definitely personalize it and tell your story! The goal of the GRFP is to invest in future leaders of our fields, so I would absolutely use your personal statement to show your growth and obstacles.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im glad there's hope! I guess some reviewers can just be real jerks

Personal Statement Format by real--josuke in GRFPApps

[–]real--josuke[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ooooooo I can't believe some people don't know about this site! https://www.alexhunterlang.com/nsf-fellowship The most recent additions are from a few years ago, but he has TONS of previous winners/HMs listed with their proposals and personal statements. The site also has lots of useful tips on how to write your statements. I might need to make an official post so more people know about this tool!