I applied online. I interviewed at University of Cambridge
Interview
Two interviews, one with two professors from the department, the other with the industrial sponsor who was co-funding the PhD. Second interview was very informal, first interview was formal but quite relaxed, I did not feel too stressed. I was offered the position two days later and I accepted. In general the whole experience was very pleasant, and it was very nice of them to provide me with accommodation during the interview process and expenses for my journey.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you describe a scientific paper that you recently read, that is not in your field of expertise?
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 .
