I applied online. I interviewed at NIH in Apr 2013
Interview
Have to submit an application online with essay, rec letters, etc. Then have to write to PIs who match your interest and ask them if they are hiring and will look at your application. A lot of work to get an interview!
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What are your research experiences? What are your future goals? Are you okay with doing some menial tasks for the research group? What do you know about our research?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at NIH (Bethesda, MD) in Jan 2024
Interview
Depends on the lab you're interviewing with, but most do an initial interview with the current IRTA of the lab before passing you on. Some do entire super-days of interviews,
Once you are able to secure an interview through emailing, the processes proceeds quickly and clearly. It might be hard to get started but once you get going the process moves fast.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
They emphasize a lot of questions about what you want to do in the future and how this position would fit in that. It is an educational position.
I applied through college or university. I interviewed at NIH (Baltimore, MD) in May 2022
Interview
I met with a PI and discussed their research goals as well as my own goals for the experience. I learned a lot about the program, its benefits, and the kind of work I would be looking forward to.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you get out of this postbacc program, given you already have research experience?
