
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Enrique García Macías
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University of Granada
Spain
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The University of Granada is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join IMIS-Lab in Spain. The project focuses on intelligent structural health monitoring and the assessment of infrastructure through advanced digital technologies. The research combines artificial intelligence , digital twins , and structural monitoring to support improved understanding and evaluation of infrastructure. The work is suited to candidates interested in applying computational and data-driven approaches to struc...
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Howard University
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United States
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Howard University’s University Transportation Center is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support projects in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure . The role centers on developing and deploying sensing and data-driven approaches to assess the condition of transportation assets and improve transportation safety. The associate will work on federally funded research that combines field deployments , large-scale time-series data processing , and advanced analysis me...
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Paolo Bocchini
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Lehigh University
United States
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The Center for Catastrophe Modeling and Resilience (CAT) at Lehigh University is recruiting a postdoctoral research associate to join its expanding research activities and contribute to a new multi-university consortium. The position sits within Dr. Paolo Bocchini’s research group and centers on collaborative work in catastrophe modeling and resilience assessment. The successful candidate will work on fundamental or applied research tied to the center’s core themes, with main topics including ha...
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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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Norway
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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a full-time PhD Candidate position in Consequences of Drone Attacks at the Department of Structural Engineering in Trondheim, Norway. The project is part of “Managing drone threats to critical infrastructure” and the wider NTNU initiative A More Resilient Society . The research will investigate contact charges, near-field explosions, and fragmentation from detonating drones, with the aim of understanding damage to...
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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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Norway
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is advertising four PhD Candidate positions within the multidisciplinary project Managing Drone Threats to Critical Infrastructure , based in Trondheim, Norway. The project forms part of NTNU’s strategic initiative A More Resilient Society . It aims to develop knowledge and practical solutions for understanding, managing, and responding to drone threats and attacks against Norwegian critical infrastructure. The research addresses technologica...
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University of Agder
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Norway
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The University of Agder in Grimstad, Norway, invites applications for a full-time, three-year PhD Research Fellow position in Civil and Structural Engineering. The research concerns the design and analysis of interconnected floating solar arrays for offshore environments, as part of the EU HelioSea project. The successful candidate will investigate multibody floating solar systems composed of lightweight floats, mechanical connectors, and mooring systems. Research activities include analytical m...
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National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management, Cold Region Civil Engineering Research Institute
Japan
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The National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, is recruiting one experienced Senior Researcher or Researcher for its Bridge Structure Research Group within the Structural Maintenance Research Center. The successful candidate will conduct research and development on bridge surveying, design, construction, and maintenance. Duties also include providing technical support to government agencies and disseminating technologies developed through research. The ...
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josip juraj strossmayer university of osijek
Croatia
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Senior Assistant (Post-doc) in Fundamental Technical Sciences at the Faculty of Civil Engineering and Architecture Osijek , part of the J.J. Strossmayer University of Osijek , Croatia. This is a temporary, full-time postdoctoral position (40 hours per week) for one employee in the area of Technical Sciences , field Fundamental technical sciences . The call is especially relevant to researchers with a background in civil engineering and related technical research areas. The position is offered by...
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Pouria Bahmani
Washington State University
United States
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Washington State University is seeking a fully funded MS or PhD graduate student to join the Structural Engineering research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in Pullman, Washington, beginning in Summer/Fall 2027. The research is part of a multi-year project on hybrid structural systems, with emphasis on timber-concrete composite (TCC) floors. The work will combine structural analytical modeling, finite element analysis, and full-scale experimental testing of TCC sla...
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University of Sydney
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Australia
2 weeks ago
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Fully funded Research Training Program (RTP) International Scholarship at the University of Sydney in Australia . This opportunity is open to Higher Degree by Research candidates across all faculties , and the post specifically mentions PhD and research Master's study. The scholarship includes a stipend of $44,293 and full tuition coverage , making it a strong option for international applicants seeking doctoral or research-master's funding. Eligibility highlights: admission to a PhD or research...
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Aminu Ma'aruf Nass
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University of Sydney
Australia
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Multiple fully funded PhD positions are available in the group of Prof. Aminu Ma'aruf Nass at the University of Sydney , starting in 2027 . The research theme is AI for Civil Engineering , making this a strong fit for students interested in Civil Engineering , Computer Science , and related engineering applications of artificial intelligence and data-driven methods. The post indicates that the positions are in the professor’s group and are intended for prospective PhD students. No detailed eligi...
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Queensland University of Technology
Australia
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Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is offering a PhD scholarship on the system-level impact of healthcare AI in Brisbane, Australia. The project focuses on how health AI tools, including AI scribes and other clinical decision support technologies, affect the full care process rather than only isolated tasks. Using human factors and systems approaches , the research will examine workflow, information flow, downstream effects on clinicians and patients, safety, and sustainable integration o...
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Estimated costs in Australia.
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![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Associate Professor
University of Sydney
Australia
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Micromechanics
Computational Mechanics
Alloy Engineering
Curtin University
Australia
Solid Mechanics
Geotechnical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Soil Mechanics
Computational Mechanics
ARC Future Fellowship/Associate Professor
Curtin University
Australia
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Impact Mechanics
Construction Materials Engineering
Reinforced Concrete
Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor of Structural Engineering
Victoria University
Australia
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Computational Mechanics
Composites Engineering
Constitutive Modeling
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Geomechanics
Building Science
Masonry
University of Sydney
Australia
Solid Mechanics
Structural Engineering
Vibration Analysis
Damage Detection
Computational Mechanics

Monash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.

The Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year Australian PhD training scheme linking universities, CSIRO and industry partners through applied research projects with scholarship support and industry engagement.
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