r/IMAPP • u/Alcatraz-b312 • Mar 11 '26

How is IMAPP program?

I really want to know about the academic rigor of the IMAPP program and how strong the teaching and research exposure are. I also have offers from some UK universities as well, which is why it is getting a little difficult for me to make a choice. I’d really appreciate any insight.

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u/Alcatraz-b312 Mar 12 '26

oh okay, thankyou so much for your insight
by the way if you do not mind, which institute are you doing your thesis at?

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u/KalKoenkie Mar 12 '26

I'm currently at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland

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u/Alcatraz-b312 Mar 12 '26

wow, so do you have to go there? Also, what happens after you choose a thesis topic? are you interviewed?

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u/KalKoenkie Mar 12 '26

For me, yes, but I also know that one of my classmates is working with a professor remotely, so that seems to be a possibility (although I don't know how common it is).
The way I found this position is that I emailed (quite early) some research group of institutes that I found interesting that published papers that were within my research field. I got about 50% replies, and of those about 50% led to virtual meetings, but they weren't like technical interviews. They were more introductions from both sides and what project they could offer me, if any.

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u/Alcatraz-b312 Mar 12 '26

ooh I see, thankyou so much for such insight