I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England) in Jan 2024
Interview
POIs asked research questions and related math questions. First introduce myself then they ask questions about my research, then they ask questions about their own research, finally they ask me questions about mathematical background.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What do you think you can improve in your last research project?
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.
I applied online. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England) in Jan 2026
Interview
30 mins with 2 profs. Some technical questions relating to previous research and presenting my previous research for 10 minuntes 30 mins with 2 profs. Some technical questions relating to previous research and presenting my previous research for 10 minuntes .
