I applied online. I interviewed at University of Cambridge in Feb 2022
Interview
The interview was about 30 minutes long. The panel consists of three people with different backgrounds. During the interview, I gave 5 minute presentation on a piece of research or independent project that I chose. Afterwords, the panel asked me some questions about my presentation and general questions related to motivation and PhD programme.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Q: what is your motivation to do PhD?
Q: what would you do if you don't get an expected result for the PhD project?
Q: what would you do if you get an expected result for the PhD project?
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
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.
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.