Phone call interview. Very friendly. No “trick” questions. Really straightforward and positive. My potential supervisor asked about my research proposal and my plans for the course. It was a good experience and we established a good rapport.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
To explain my project and some word choices in my research proposal.
I had a online meeting (30min) with potential supervisor and another professor in the department. They asked details about my research plan and feasibility, and etc.. You need to prepare to answer to detailed questions
30 minutes interview with standard questions such as motivation and your future plan. Good to read few academic papers that are relevant and not relevant to your field. Be prepared to talk about it.
I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England)
Interview
Very easy, just a casual chat with the prof.
Asked me about my experience and what I want to do.
Asked what papers from the lab I had read.
Asked about funding I'd applied for.
