I applied in-person. The process took 1 week. I interviewed at McGill University (Montreal, QC) in Oct 2009
Interview
A professor already knew my field of expertise and offered me a position on one of his projects. I thought about it a week or so and accepted the offer. I did not really go through an interview, it was quite informal and easy to manage.
I applied online. I interviewed at McGill University in Jan 2021
Interview
I had multiple conversations with potential PI (one of which was an official interview), followed by lab visit and talk. Application process also included conversations with current students in the lab and program.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at McGill University (Montreal, QC) in Jan 2018
Interview
30 minutes Skype meeting in the first place, then arranged the interview including: visit lab, scientific presentation about previous research projects and individual meeting with lab members. Asked for references afterwards
I applied in-person. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at McGill University
Interview
It focuses mainly on your previous research and on how it matches with the requirements of the project in hand. It is possible that you will be asked to write a proposal also.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
You would be asked to prepare a presentation on your previous works and papers
