Master’s opportunities in astronomy

Full-time MSc opportunity in the Department of Geoscience at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, starting January 2027. The research focus is Geomechanics , Rock Mechanics , and Geohazard , making this a strong fit for students with interests in Earth Science and Geology. Eligibility highlights: a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Geosciences, Geology, or Applied Geology; minimum CGPA 3.25/4.00 or equivalent; ability to commit to full-time MSc study; and willingness to undertake ...

TiTech MEXT Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded graduate scholarship at Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan , supported by the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). It is open for Master’s , Integrated Doctoral , and PhD study through Tokyo Tech’s International Graduate Programs (IGPA, IGPB, IGPC). Research and study areas include mathematics , physics , chemistry , earth and planetary science , mechanical engineering , systems and control engineering ...

MSc opportunity at Arkansas State University in the Nguyen Lab / Department of Biological Sciences for a project on soil microbiome biogeography , microbial ecology , and agroecology . The project asks whether microbial lineages from Crowley’s Ridge can help restore depleted Delta farmland soils. The research combines field sampling , amplicon sequencing , and greenhouse trials to identify microbial taxa lost to agricultural disturbance and test Ridge-derived soil inoculants for improving crop r...

Olden Lab at the University of British Columbia is recruiting multiple MSc and PhD students for an inaugural cohort in freshwater science, management, and conservation . The research program spans hydropower and water management , climate adaptation , nature-based restoration , species at risk , invasive species , community ecology , food webs , eDNA , biotracers , water security , AI infrastructure , conservation technology , machine learning , and knowledge co-production with communities, incl...

Arkansas State University is recruiting an MSc student for a project in soil microbiome biogeography with the Nguyen Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences / Microbial Ecology Lab. The research asks whether Crowley’s Ridge contains microbial lineages that could help restore depleted Delta farmland soils. The project combines field sampling , amplicon sequencing , and greenhouse trials to identify microbial taxa lost to agricultural disturbance and to test whether Ridge-derived soil inocula...

Funded MSc opportunities in Aquatic Ecology and Water Resources Engineering are available at the University of California Davis through the Center for Watershed Sciences . These positions begin in Fall 2027 and are designed for students interested in applied research on aquatic ecology , water resources engineering , and watershed science . Students will work with researchers at CWS and with biologists and engineers at the United States Bureau of Reclamation to address high-priority questions in...

Funded PhD and Master's assistantships are available at Louisiana State University (LSU) / LSU AgCenter with Dr. Peng Fu. The research group works at the intersection of agriculture, atmosphere, and digital technologies , with a focus on crop-atmosphere interactions, remote sensing, and data-driven digital agriculture . This opportunity is aimed at motivated students interested in sustainable food systems and related research areas. The post explicitly mentions openings for both PhD and Master's...

UBC’s new Olden Lab is recruiting an inaugural cohort of 6–8 MSc/PhD students to help build a freshwater science program from the ground up at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. Research themes include hydropower, eDNA biosurveillance, invasive species, species-at-risk recovery, water security in the age of AI data centers, iEcology, machine learning, and conservation tech. Supervision is by Dr. Julian Olden (Eddie Goldenberg Research Chair in Freshwater Ecosystem Sustainability). Th...