Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Signal Processing
Master Positions in signal processing in All Locations
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Universities with open master's positions in signal processing include U.S. Department of Energy, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory and Sejong University.
U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This research opportunity places a student or recent graduate in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Test and Assessment Department, within the Test Diagnostics Branch, to support instrumentation development and testing for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) testing program. Working under the guidance of a mentor as an ORISE participant, the selected candidate will contribute to the development and fielding of new and upgraded instrumentation equipment used ...
Chemistry
Signal Processing
Mechanical Engineering
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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This research opportunity at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland focuses on radio frequency emitter detection and tracking via passive and active techniques . The project sits within the Army Research Laboratory’s Electromagnetic Spectrum Sciences area and is aimed at developing novel approaches for sensing and operating across the electromagnetic environment. The selected graduate student will work on the design, simulation, and validation of DSP algorithms in Matlab and Py...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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Sejong University
South Korea
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1 month ago
AI & Intelligent Communication (AIIC) Lab at Sejong University is advertising fully funded graduate research positions for Indonesian students in M.S., Ph.D., or Joint M.S.-Ph.D. programs. The lab is led by Prof. Sunghwan Kim . Research areas include AI for communications (deep learning for signal processing and network optimization, AI-assisted design of communication systems), next-generation wireless (reliable and efficient 6G with RSMA, NOMA, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces), and inf...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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San Diego State University
United States
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2 months ago
PhD openings are available for Fall 2027 in the San Diego State University (SDSU) – University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, working with Dr. Tong Huang and a UCSD co-advisor. The research focus is on electric energy systems, especially resilience of electricity infrastructure, domain-tailored AI, cyber-physical security, and modeling/control for inverter-based resource (IBR)-dominated grids. This is a strong fit for a...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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University of Bristol
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United Kingdom
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3 months ago
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PhD opportunity at the University of Bristol in Shaping Collective Traffic Behaviour through Multi-Agent Learning-Based Control . This project sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence , machine learning , control systems , autonomous driving , and intelligent transportation systems . The research focuses on mixed autonomy, where connected autonomous vehicles (CAVs) and human drivers share the road, and asks how learning-based control can shape collective traffic behaviour toward effic...
Computer Science
Machine Learning
Mechanical Engineering
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Germany
Research Interests
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Switzerland
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Canada
Research Interests
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Netherlands
Research Interests
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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.