Interview - Academic Toolkit


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	Interview Start 1 month after funding application deadline and complete by 3 months after funding application deadline What to expect on the day of the interview Advice You should have had some interview practice. Always arrive early and dress smartly, as for a business meeting. Interview committees for Fellowships may be seeing a large number of candidates; approximately 50% will be offered a Fellowship. Watch the video on the link for an example of a recent MRC interview panel. Resources MRC interview video External link https://www.insight.mrc.ac.uk/2016/09/27/interview-day-whats-it-like-to-face-a-fellowship-panel/ Real video footage from an MRC interview panel How can we make this page better for you? Include your email address if you would like a reply.
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Start 1 month after funding application deadline and complete by 3 months after funding application deadline

Advice

You should have had some interview practice.

Always arrive early and dress smartly, as for a business meeting.

Interview committees for Fellowships may be seeing a large number of candidates; approximately 50% will be offered a Fellowship. Watch the video on the link for an example of a recent MRC interview panel.

Resources

MRC interview video External link

https://www.insight.mrc.ac.uk/2016/09/27/interview-day-whats-it-like-to-face-a-fellowship-panel/

Real video footage from an MRC interview panel