Sorry for my late reply. I hope you are still interested in joining my laboratory. Your application has been favorably reviewed by my department. In fact, we think your application is very strong and we want to nominate you for a fellowship. This means that, if awarded, I will definitely have opportunities for you in my laboratory. Please let me know if you are still interested to come to OSU and join my research program. If so, I may need your help in submitting the letter of support for the fellowship. Even if not awarded, it is likely there will be departmental funds for you to start in my lab.