rverna

I got extended an offer. Good luck everyone!

Yup, I did.

My interview was pretty straightforward. It was 30 mins long and I wasn't asked about my CV. Rather, they wanted to know how interested I would be in their proposed project for the summer. It more like a conversation than anything else. Plus I got to ask a lot of questions.

I would give GEM a call and ask them rather than emailing them. They have a number listed on their site and someone usually answers during their business hours.

Thanks! I'm not sure exactly when I got matched but I want to say about 4 days.

I just got contacted for an interview.

@aldburg Hello, I'm a long time reader and first time poster. I'm pretty much in the same position as you when it comes to not being funded for an MS. I just spoke to a GEM rep and they suggest contacting the department in which you're going to do your MS and informed that you weren't sponsored by an employer and ask to see if they would be willing to sponsor you as a university associate or fellow. The gentleman also recommended reaching out to the GEM rep at your school to also inquire about funding. I hope that helps.