I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at University of Cambridge
Interview
1 hour long interview. With three professors. Asked engaging questions, more to get to know the candidate than to trick them. Come prepared to discuss your previous research experience.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if you could not find the data you want for your project?
I applied through college or university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England) in Aug 2015
Interview
I gave my research talk in an open seminar. Then I was interviewed from a selection panel consisting of three interviewers. Then I had consecutive, short meetings with lab members.
Interview questions [2]
Question 1
What is your unique idea to solve the research question?
I applied online. I interviewed at University of Cambridge (Cambridge, East of England, England) in Aug 2015
Interview
Applied by email directly to prospective supervisor. Was invited for in-person interview. Interview consisted of separate meetings with two lab heads, I gave a presentation on my undergrad research project. Group members took me to lunch and then met with several of them individually and talked about their projects.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
It wasn't a traditional interview. It felt more like they were trying to find out if I was genuinely interested in science in general, their project in particular, and whether I would fit into the group.