- Introduction

- Where to begin?

- Pros and cons

- What's right for me?

- Increase self-awareness and personal visibility

Interactive session: Short introduction including research experience and motivation in English

- Introduction (which place)

- Rethink with career mindset

- Signaling model in application

Interactive session: Which ranking factors determine your PhD choice?

- introduction (which institute)

- first round: how do they evaluate who to invite for onsite interview

- onsite: paper exams, presentation, panel interview, individual interview, lab visit

Interactive session: Identify potential programs and PIs and how to approach PIs?