Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in High Performance Computing in Australia
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University of Texas at Austin
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3 weeks ago
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Graduate Student Opportunity (Ph.D. or M.S.) in the COMPOUND Flood Lab at The University of Texas at Austin , within the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering. The lab is seeking one motivated graduate student to join in Fall 2027 . Research interests include compound flooding , debris–structure–wave interactions , and/or flood risk assessment , with methods spanning numerical modeling , machine learning , and remote sensing . Applicants from Civil Engineering ,...
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University of Texas at Austin
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United States
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3 weeks ago
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A graduate student opportunity is available for Ph.D. or M.S. study starting Fall 2027 at the COMPOUND Flood Lab in the Maseeh Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin . The project focuses on compound flooding , debris–structure–wave interactions , and/or flood risk assessment , with research methods including numerical modeling , machine learning , and remote sensing . The post also highlights interest in applicants with experience i...
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Environmental Science
Remote Sensing
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
United States
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4 weeks ago
Murat Barisik, Director of the Center for Nanoengineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is recruiting motivated postdoctoral research fellows , PhD students , and MS students for several funded projects supported by NSF , DOE , and DoD . The research group works in computational nanoengineering with topics including hypersonic ablation and thermal protection systems , high-entropy alloys and refractory materials , and reactive transport in porous materials for advanced manufactu...
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Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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Prairie View A&M University
United States
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1 month ago
Prairie View A&M University is hiring three funded MS students for NSF-supported research in AI , engineering design , and advanced manufacturing . The positions are in Wenhua Yang’s group and involve work in the HPC and additive manufacturing labs, with collaboration with Clemson University. Two research tracks are highlighted: machine learning for 3D-printed metals and generative AI for biomimetic design . Funding includes full tuition plus a $1,200/month stipend for each student, and there is...
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Living costs in Australia
Estimated costs in Australia.
MonthlyYearly |  Australia |
|---|---|
 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
Popular professors
Assistant Professor
Ohio State University
United States
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Hardware Engineering
High Performance Computing
High-throughput Experimentation
Distributed System
Assistant Professor
University of Bologna
Italy
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Cybersecurity
High Performance Computing
Computer Architecture
Multicore Systems
Lecturer
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Transportation Engineering
Internet Of Things
Multi-agent System
Intelligent Transportation Systems
Agent-based Modeling
Professors you could contact
Professor
University of Melbourne
Australia
Research Interests
Cloud Computing
Internet Of Things
Data Center Management
Edge Computing
High Performance Computing
University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
Cloud Computing
Internet Of Things
Distributed System
Data Storage
High Performance Computing
Queensland University of Technology
Australia
Research Interests
Climatology
Cloud Computing
Forecasting
Time Series Analysis
Predictive Modeling
Scholarships relevant to you
Monash Graduate Scholarship
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Monash UniversityAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualMonash 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.
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Research Training Program (RTP)
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Australian GovernmentAustraliaAnnual
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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Australian GovernmentAustraliaAnnual
AustraliaAnnualThe International Research Training Program Scholarship supports international students undertaking higher degree research in Australia, typically at master's by research or PhD level.
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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.
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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.