How Did Contesting a Grant Rejection Change My Career Trajectory?

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After a year of struggle following an unfair rejection of a grant application, the decision has been overturned, and the grant will be awarded. The individual faced significant challenges, including being removed from accepted programs, but successfully appealed the decision with the support of a respected committee and independent experts who found no valid reasons for the initial rejection. The outcome has been celebrated by peers, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. The journey, while stressful and lengthy, ended positively, affirming that justice can prevail and that hard work often leads to deserved recognition and opportunities.
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I won! (update from a year ago)

Remember, a year ago I was unfairly rejected for a grant application?

It appeared my career would be over, indeed I even started getting news that I was kicked out of programs that I was already accepted to. I appealed the decision, was shocked by some appalling statements in my dossier, a respected committee sided with me in a hearing and apologies were made at that stage. Two independent experts evaluated the case and couldn't find any reason why the application would be eligible for rejection.

After a struggle of 9 months the decision now has been made that the grant will be awarded :smile: My supervisor found out I was among the 2–3 best interviews and so I think I can be happy/proud that there has been justice.
 
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Congrats Monique! :D

The only thing I find hard to believe is that it's been a year since the incident. T_T
 
Congratulations!
Hope you'd have to work less now...
 
Congrats!
 
Congrats, Monique. That was a tough struggle.
 
Fantastic that it worked out; shameful that it took so much time and stress to make it work out.
 
Well done, Monique!

Zz.
 
Good news! Congrats :smile:.
 
Good news Monique. :thumbs:
 
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I'm so proud of you! You knew it was wrong and you stood up to them. I am so glad that the people involved in the appeal were honest.
 
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Congratulations!
 
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This is great news, Monique. Thank you for sharing, and congratulations!
 
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Congrats, Monique!
 
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Congratulations. The deserving always get their reward in the end.
 
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Curious3141 said:
The deserving always get their reward in the end.

Sounds too good to be true.
 
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Thanks all, goes to show you should never let your head down even if the going gets tough. All the new opportunities, this is great!
 
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Sad that you had to fight for this and it took that long but super duper happy for you that you got it!

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Borek said:
Sounds too good to be true.

It is, but it's just one of those platitudes. At any rate, I'm glad Monique got hers.
 

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