No, you are definitely not the only one…
One week ago I was in Vienna for a symposium on foundations of modern physics and over ten grad students I met there four had applied!
They did a darn good advertising campaign indeed.
The successful applicants will be contacted very soon. Due to unforeseen events and the volume of applications it took longer than we expected, so I apologize if that messes up anyone’s travel plans. Unfortunately, I can’t reveal who is on the list before then, but it should only be a matter of days before you find out.
Just to emphasize again, many fantastic applicants will have to be rejected because of space constraints and the sheer number of applicants. If this does happen to you then please don’t be discouraged and I hope you continue to pursue your interest in foundations in the future.
I’ve been taking a break. It wasn’t intentional, but I’ve been traveling a lot and didn’t seem to find time to write anything (or was too lazy). Anyway, I hope normal service will resume shortly.
17th June 2007 at 10:29 am
I wonder why nobody has commented here about Quantum Foundations Summer School in PI — I mean nobody from the 350 applicants…
Either I am the only one from them who reads your blog (which would be very strange), or everybody is too polite
18th June 2007 at 6:51 am
No, you are definitely not the only one…
One week ago I was in Vienna for a symposium on foundations of modern physics and over ten grad students I met there four had applied!
They did a darn good advertising campaign indeed.
19th June 2007 at 12:06 pm
I’m another one of the 350 who applied. Keeping my fingers crossed. . .
19th June 2007 at 2:23 pm
The successful applicants will be contacted very soon. Due to unforeseen events and the volume of applications it took longer than we expected, so I apologize if that messes up anyone’s travel plans. Unfortunately, I can’t reveal who is on the list before then, but it should only be a matter of days before you find out.
Just to emphasize again, many fantastic applicants will have to be rejected because of space constraints and the sheer number of applicants. If this does happen to you then please don’t be discouraged and I hope you continue to pursue your interest in foundations in the future.
22nd June 2007 at 9:00 am
22nd June 2007 at 9:01 am
Ok, that’s didn’t come out right. Was supposed to say:
You need a preview button.
22nd June 2007 at 11:14 pm
Hoo-ah! I’ve got admitted! Matt, hope to see you there.
24th July 2007 at 6:02 pm
Oh wherefore art thou Matthew Leifer, blogger extraordinaire? Thy blog has run dry…
30th July 2007 at 11:22 am
I’ve been taking a break. It wasn’t intentional, but I’ve been traveling a lot and didn’t seem to find time to write anything (or was too lazy). Anyway, I hope normal service will resume shortly.