How are candidates selected for interview?
Candidates are selected on the basis of their academic record, the quality of their letter of application and the views expressed therein.
When selecting candidates for interview, do overall marks count or just the results in biological subjects?
Overall marks are looked at but particular attention is paid to results in biological or related subjects
How should I prepare for the interview?
If selected for an interview, you will need to bring an original copy of your academic transcript with you but no other supporting material is required.
We will be looking for people who are enthusiastic about biomedical research so you might want to think beforehand about:
- experiences or people that have inspired you,
- what you think you could bring to the position,
- your motivation in applying for UROP,
- what subjects you really enjoy in your course and
- any areas of biomedical research that are of particular interest to you.
What does it mean to be a "reserve candidate"?
Applicants are ranked after the interviews, and this is used to select those who will be introduced first to potential supervisors. If you have been interviewed and not been informed that your application has been unsuccessful, you will be held in reserve in case other placements are not successful. Reserve candidates are notified of their status.
How long does it take to be notified of the outcome of the application?
All applicants will be notified by email of the staus of their application (university e-mail account preferred). It is the applicant's responsibility to provide a valid email address.
Interviews are held 2-4 weeks after the close of applications. There may be late interviews which is why participants who do not appear to have been successful in gaining an interview are not notified that they are unsuccessful until after the interview process has commenced.
Applicants who have been interviewed are notified of the outcome of the interview by e-mail within 3 weeks following the end of the interview process.
Please do not contact us regarding the status of your application before then.
How long does the process take before a placement is made?
Successful applicants are introduced to supervisors after the interviews. Depending on the availability of supervisors, the match between the participant and the supervisor and the participant’s exam timetable, the final placement may occur within two weeks or may not be made until two months after the interview.
What results to I need to achieve to get into the program?
Application is very competitive with many more applicants than places. Applicants with an academic average of below the range of 70%-75% are generally not successful except in exceptional circumstances.
