I applied through university. The process took 1 day. I interviewed at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, MO) in Jan 2015
Interview
I met we the prospective advisor and discussed my research interest and my work. They test your knowledge of the research subject by asking simple questions on one of the topics in the research.
I interviewed at Missouri University of Science and Technology
Interview
The interview was part of the PhD application process. I had a virtual meeting with the potential advisor, which felt more like a research discussion than a formal interview. We talked about my previous work, research interests, and how they align with the lab’s focus. No technical tests, just an in-depth conversation about academic background and goals. Heard back in about two weeks.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They asked me to explain my previous research and how it connects to their current projects.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Rolla, MO) in Feb 2015
Interview
Contacted a professor directly, two interviews in total. The whole process took about a month. The most important thing is how well your education background match. Got an offer about a month after I applied.