Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Biostatistics in Australia
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African Population and Health Research Center
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Fully funded master's fellowship in Biostatistics and Epidemiology The AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Program 2026 offers advanced training in biostatistics and epidemiology through the African Training Network for Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Modelling. The opportunity is associated with the African Population and Health Research Center and is intended for students pursuing master's-level study. The programme is particularly relevant to applicants interested in statistical method...
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Medical Science
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Europubhealth+ Consortium
3 days ago
Fully funded Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Public Health Europubhealth+ is offering an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Public Health delivered across multiple European universities. The programme covers epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health economics, environmental health, and social and behavioural sciences. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline. Language requirements vary according to the selected study pathway. The programme begins in 2027, and Eras...
Epidemiology
Environmental Science
Behavioral Science
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3 days ago
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
United States
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1 week ago
Applications are open for Fall 2027 admission to the MPH, MS, and PhD programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). This opportunity is aimed at students interested in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and maternal and child health epidemiology. The post notes tuition benefits for eligible out-of-state students and indicates that applications are open to both domestic and international applicants. Programs mentioned: MPH, MS, and PhD. A specifi...
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Biology
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1 week ago
MARIHE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme
1 week ago
Fully funded Master’s opportunity in Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics through the Europubhealth+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master . The programme offers an Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics specialisation with study options across partner universities in Europe. It is designed for applicants interested in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and related health research training. Funding: Erasmus Mundus scholarships include full participation-fee coverage, health and accident...
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Biology
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1 week ago
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University of Melbourne
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Australia
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3 weeks ago
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MSc by Research opportunity at the University of Melbourne / Baker Department of Cardiometabolic Health, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. This project is titled “Validation of Methylation-Based qPCR Biomarkers for Chronic Kidney Disease in Type 1 Diabetes” . The research focuses on translating genome-wide biomarker discovery into practical clinical assays. The student will work on validating candidate DNA methylation biomarkers in Australian cohorts (including PREDICTION and A...
Biochemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Pathology
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Swinburne University of Technology
Australia
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3 weeks ago
PhD scholarship opportunity at Swinburne University of Technology for research in multimodal imaging for epilepsy surgery assessment . The project is based at the Hawthorn campus in Melbourne, Australia, within the Centre for Mental Health and Brain Sciences. This PhD focuses on improving the localisation of epileptogenic brain regions and refining non-invasive methods for identifying suitable epilepsy surgery candidates. The research is linked to an NHMRC Ideas Grant and involves advanced neuro...
Computer Science
Psychology
Biomedical Engineering
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University of Southern Queensland
Australia
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1 week ago
University of Southern Queensland (Australia) is offering an HDR/PhD scholarship in physics-informed and explainable AI for water security . The project focuses on uncertainty-aware modelling from multisource environmental observations, combining in-situ water-quality measurements, flow data, hyperspectral reflectance, and satellite imagery (including Sentinel and Landsat) accessed through CSIRO’s EASI environment. The research uses real-world CSIRO Aqua-Watch pilots and Hunter Water Corporation...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly | 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 |
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University of New South Wales
Australia
Research Interests
Cardiology
Medical Imaging
Pharmacoepidemiology
Clinical Application
Arthroplasty
University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Pharmacotherapy
Systematic Review
Evidence-based Medicine
Clinical Decision Support
Professor (Full)
Australian National University Medical School
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Pharmacotherapy
Oncology
Clinical Prediction
Cardiovascular Risk
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QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Medical Science
Retinal Disease
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Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Statistics
Regression Analysis
Predictive Modeling
Statistical Modelling
Prof. of Medical Genetics
University of Newcastle Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Biochemistry
Medical Science
Cancer Biology
Dna Methylation
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Research Training Program (RTP)
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AustraliaAnnualThe 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.
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International Research Training Program Scholarship (iRTP)
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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.