I applied online. The process took 6 months. I interviewed at TU/e (Eindhoven) in Apr 2019
Interview
CV selection eliminates majority of candidates before proceeding to an interview.
Interviewed by two members of management
1. Program coordinator - member with strong industrial background
2. Scientific coordinator - member with strong scientific and academic background (usually professor)
Questions asked about
1. Review and describe master thesis - one's speciality
2. Personality - especially working in a team
3. Goal and future aspirations - how the Doctorate help to achieve those goals
Selection criteria is high.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What is your future plan, and why this Doctorate program?