<p>Newbyreborn: Sorry that "ins" wasn't clear. I meant some sort of "in" relationship with one of the professors who run the individual programs. For example, if you have had a class with one of the professors, or one of your professors knows someone running one of the programs. </p>
<p>Many of the programs have several hundred applicants for 10-15 positions. Most of the programs pay the students for their work.</p>