initial contact at conference, then e-mail application with resume. e-mail reply back with request for letters of recommendation. 1 hr presentation about research done, 1 hour interview with Pi about reasearch done, ongoing research in the lab and my research interests. 1:1 or 1:3 meetings with alsmost all lab members. final meeting with PI, positive vibe, should let know my project interests and put that on paper. e-mail correspondence about when and how to start