Will I have to give an interview to get the Khorana Scholarship?
The official stages are Preliminary Screening, Review and Final Selection, and no personal interview is described at any stage. Selection is merit-based, and scholars identify their own US host institution and professor. Final selection depends on confirming that placement with a US institution.
No, the Khorana Scholarship does not include a personal interview at any stage. Selection is merit-based and runs through screening by subject experts, with scholars identifying their own US host professor.
How candidates are evaluated
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Screening | Applications checked for basic eligibility, degree level, field, CGPA and year of study |
| Review by subject experts | Review of academics, research interests, project ideas, career goals, research and technical experience, lab work and any publications or posters |
| Identifying a US host | Scholars identify their own US host professor and institution with matching research interests |
| Final Selection | Provisional selection, with candidates contacted individually about scholarship terms |
Points to note
- The final list can change depending on successful placement.
- There are no reservations for SC, ST, OBC or economically weaker sections, and selection rests on academic merit.
My Advice
Since there is no interview to rescue a weak application, put your effort into a clear research statement and a well-documented profile of lab work and projects. Check the official scholarship page for the current cycle and terms.
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