Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Microfluidics in Australia
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
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Germany
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2 weeks ago
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Master Thesis Opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Biotechnology (IBG-1), in the Microscale Bioengineering research group. This thesis focuses on the development of a microfluidic system for single-cell analysis of photoautotrophic organisms . The project combines microfluidics , CAD design , chip fabrication, experimental testing, live-cell microscopy , and computer-assisted image analysis using deep learning methods. Students will contribute from t...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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2 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Closing soon
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Master thesis opportunity at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1) , Forschungszentrum Jülich, in the Microscale Bioengineering research group. The project focuses on the photosynthetic activity of photoautotrophic organisms at the single-cell level . You will work with a microscope-based saturation pulse method developed by the group (similar to PAM fluorometry) inside a microfluidic system , combining experimental biotechnology with fluorescence microscopy , computer-as...
Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biotechnology
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2 weeks ago
Dalhousie University
Canada
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1 month ago
Wu Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada is recruiting PhD and MSc/Master's students for research on biodegradable thread-based materials for soft transient electronics . The opportunity sits at the intersection of materials science , biomedical engineering , bioelectronics , microfluidics , biosensors , electrochemistry , and analytical chemistry . The post specifically welcomes applicants with experience in these areas or related fields. Interested candidates should email yunyun.w...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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1 month ago
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The University of Notre Dame Australia
Australia
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1 month ago
PhD Scholarship in Rural Healthcare and Intellectual Disability at The University of Notre Dame Australia (School of Medicine, Sydney campus). This is a full-time PhD scholarship supporting a mixed-methods research project on the healthcare needs of rural and regional people with intellectual disability as they age. The project sits within an established research group and is embedded in a co-designed, participatory approach involving disability researchers, other PhD candidates, disability supp...
Nursing
Psychology
Medicine
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University of New South Wales
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Australia
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1 month ago
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PhD opportunity at University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in the Polymer Research in Therapeutics (PRinT) group led by A/Prof. Damia Mawad . This opening is for a domestic PhD candidate only, meaning applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents . The project sits at the intersection of polymer science , biomaterials , bioelectronics , tissue engineering , and drug delivery , with a focus on conducting polymers and conjugated polymers in a multidisciplinary research environm...
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
University of New South Wales
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Australia
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1 month ago
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PhD opportunity at the University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering with the Sydney Vascular Modelling Group (SVMG). This project focuses on optimising coronary stent design through computational and benchtop testing . The research combines computational fluid dynamics , patient-specific modelling , experimental biomechanics , and cardiovascular engineering to study how stent geometry affects blood flow, vessel mechanics, restenosis, thrombosis, and ves...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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1 month ago
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
The University of Queensland Frazer Institute
Australia
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Cell Biology
Tissue Repair
Bioprinting
Skin Biology
Professor at University of Adelaide
University of Adelaide
Australia
Research Interests
Fluid Mechanics
Aerodynamics
Wall-bounded Flows
Viscous Flow
Wind Engineering
Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering
Deakin University
Australia
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Tissue Engineering
Biomaterial
Nanostructured Materials
Hydrogel
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Tissue Engineering
Microfluidic
Acoustofluidics
Optofluidics
Macquarie University
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Cell Biology
Nanofluidics
Microfluidic
Flow Cytometry
University of Sydney
Australia
Research Interests
Biochemical Engineering
Polymer Physics
Electrospinning
Microfluidic
Nanofluidics
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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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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.
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.