No pubs

Seems that about ~ 25 applicants have been invited for the interview to be held on 19-21 Jan.

POI emailed me :)

7 publications, 2 in review, one patent filed, 4 years of research at University of Michigan 3 very strong LORs from CDB department, MS from US, Know every PI in CDB department, All my PI's are embarrassed for my rejection, it's a shame to get rejected

Not high GPA at all and Toefl score(near but under 100), more than 4 years of research experience, 1 first-author publication in review, one patent licensed in the USA. So surprised when receiving the interview invitation....

Honestly only a slightly above average applicant. 1 mid author paper published, another 2nd author in the works. 2.5 years experience across 3 universities in undergrad. GPA: 3.2

Extensive research experience with diverse technical skill set. Work experience of 28 months in 3 labs including the one currently working in as an assistant. Three strong LoRs. One co-first author review paper with committed submission. One second author manuscript in preparation. 4-year Bachelor's degree with 3.24 equivalent CGPA. TOEFL, IELTS and GRE not required.

Email invitation from PI for interview weekend on Friday January 28 and Saturday January 29. Interview weekend is virtual due to COVID.

Applied to Biosciences G&E, got notified for interview from MBIDP