<p>Ah, thank you for your advice. It gave me some confidence. 
However, after looking at that thread you suggested I look at, it seems that its too late to apply for a chance to research… Is this true? Am I too late? (I mean… It is almost July.) I think I saw someone on that thread who got an opportunity when they applied in March… and people said that was late! </p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>