Dear all,
I just gathered all my courage and called the foundation to ask about the results concerning my funding application. And the good news is, it has been approved! They reduced the funded period from the 18 months I had applied for, to 12 months, but I will probably be able to submit an extension application.
I am soooo happy and relieved! After a good year of using up my savings, and then going into debt, and writing endless unsuccessful funding applications, finally a good result. I feel like crying, I am so happy. Just wanted to share this with you all - now I am off to do some serious christmas shopping!!!