Inria Phd Student Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 8 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Inria.
Inria
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Presentation
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
It was one phase, where I had to present my work and then we had a discussion. They asked me to create a presentation about my past projects, and we talked about that during the interview. They also asked if I had read any of the team's papers.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Could you prepare a presentation that details your previous projects?
- Have you had a chance to review any of the papers published by our team?
Inria
PhD Student
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Presentation
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical Presentation
I had 2 interviews and 1 presentation. The first was a general interview, and the second was a technical interview. There was also a presentation based on a research paper proposed by the advisor. The presentation was 20 minutes long, followed by some questions to kick off a discussion.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you tell me about your software development skills?
- What is your mathematical background?
Inria
PhD Student
Intern Difficult Positive experience Accept offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
The interview process involved in-depth scientific questions to assess your background and motivation, which were key aspects. A friendly atmosphere was maintained. Since PhD positions often involve fixed-term contracts, the recruitment process is managed by individual advisors and their research teams.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Where do you see yourself in 3 years post-PhD?
Inria Phd Student Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Inria interview reports.
“Could you summarize the research paper provided?”
Read reports →“Have you had a chance to review any of the papers published by our team?”
Read reports →“Can you answer questions based on a research paper?”
Read reports →“What is your mathematical background?”
Read reports →“Could you discuss some of the research projects you've been involved in?”
Read report →“Could you prepare a presentation that details your previous projects?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your experience in this area?”
Read report →“Can you tell me about your previous experiences?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
Across all 8 Inria interview reports.