First, you need a strong research proposal and a faculty advisor whose work aligns with your interests—funding often follows a good match. They look for genuine curiosity, not just grades. My IIT friends who chased famous names ended up unhappy; my own US undergraduate research succeeded because my professor cared about my growth, not his citation count. I learned that a patient mentor is worth more than a prestigious lab.
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