Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Catalysis
Master Positions in catalysis in All Locations
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open master's positions in catalysis include University of Edinburgh and Forschungszentrum Jülich.
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
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5 days ago
Top university
The University of Edinburgh offers a Materials and Processes MScR, a postgraduate research master's programme based at the Institute for Materials and Processes within the School of Engineering. It is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with multiple start dates and study at the King's Buildings campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The programme is suitable for students seeking specialist research training in materials science, materials processing, chemical engineerin...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is offering a Master Thesis in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, geoscience, and related fields focused on the synthesis and characterization of NiAl layered double hydroxides as precursors for Ni-based CO₂ methanation catalysts . The project is rooted in power-to-gas technologies and the Sabatier reaction , aiming to convert hydrogen and carbon dioxide into synthetic methane. The research goal is to understand the structure-activity relationship o...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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2 weeks ago
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The University of Queensland
Australia
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2 months ago
PhD opportunity at The University of Queensland (St Lucia, Australia) in photothermal catalysis and solar methanol synthesis . The project, titled “Unravelling the photothermal effect in solar methanol synthesis” , explores how light-driven and heat-driven effects work together to improve catalyst performance for converting small molecules such as CO2 or CO into fuels like methanol under mild, energy-efficient conditions. You will work across chemical engineering , chemistry , materials science ...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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Professor
Iowa State University
United States
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Hydrogen Storage
Electrochemistry
Professor
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Belgium
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Coordination Chemistry
Ligand Chemistry
Assistant Professor
University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Germany
Research Interests
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Photochemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Electron Transfer
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Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Organometallic Chemistry
Organocatalysis
Faculty of Advanced Science and Technology Kumamoto University 2-39-1 Kurokami
Japan
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Electrocatalysis
Permanent lecturer
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Catalysis
Cross-coupling Reactions
Sustainable Chemistry
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.