This was a very relaxed interview with my particular department head. They were very friendly and the whole process was casual. I think the interview process was more to tick a box than to actually screen candidates.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
I was asked about my research focus for the duration of the fellowship.
I interviewed at Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch)
Interview
The interview was online and 30 minutes long. The main questions were based on postgrad work. Two Professors interviewed me and I heard back two weeks later and started the following month
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Stellenbosch University (Stellenbosch) in Aug 2020
Interview
The interview was for 30 minutes and was carried out online via Microsoft Teams. Two interviewers ask questions simultaneously. The questions bordered on how my Ph.D. research aligned well with the group's research goal.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. How does your research fit into water-energy-food nexus?
2. What are your expectations as a postdoctoral fellow?
3. Why should we offer you the fellowship?