
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026

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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This internship/fellowship is based at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command - Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience , within the Integrated Systems Biology Branch . The project is centered on integrative biology approaches to military-relevant health, with a focus on understanding the etiology of health problems and developing solutions that support performance, resilience, and readiness. Participants will work under a men...
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Eawag, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Switzerland
3 days ago
Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, offers a six-month master’s thesis in microbial ecology at its Kastanienbaum site near Lucerne, Switzerland. The project investigates bacterial and archaeal diversity in Swiss lakes as part of the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES). The successful student will use approximately 100 lake samples to study microbial community diversity and composition through 16S rRNA gene amplicon seq...
3 days ago
David Dallas
Oregon State University
United States
5 days ago
Oregon State University is seeking an enthusiastic master's student for a funded research project in dairy science, food science, nutrition, and gastrointestinal health. The project will investigate how dairy proteins and dairy side streams generate bioactive peptides during digestion and how these peptides influence gastrointestinal health. Research activities may include advanced peptidomics, LC-MS/MS, bioinformatics, and cell culture approaches to identify peptides that support gut barrier fu...
5 days ago
University of Padua
Italy
1 week ago
🇮🇹 The University of Padua is accepting applications for its English-taught Master’s programme in Evolutionary Biology for the 2027–2028 academic year. This is a 2-year (120 ECTS) programme with a strong focus on evolutionary biology , biodiversity conservation , genetics , bioinformatics , molecular biology , animal behaviour , and climate change . The degree begins on 1 October 2027 and is taught in English. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years, or an equivalent q...
1 week ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
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Genetics and Genomics PhD and MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research opportunity in animal science focused on genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, quantitative genetics, and modelling of complex animal systems. The programme is based in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies , within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine , with research activity centred at the Roslin Institute on the Easter Bush campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. R...
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Helmholtz Munich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master's position at Helmholtz Munich in single-cell multi-omics for chronic lung diseases . The project is hosted by the Luecken Lab and Lehmann Lab at the Institute for Computational Biology and Lung Health . It is a strong fit for students interested in bioinformatics , computational biology , single-cell analysis , and data-driven biomedical research. Eligibility: applicants should be Master's students in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, and should have...
2 weeks ago
University at Buffalo
United States
2 weeks ago
T15 Fellowship in Biomedical Informatics at the University at Buffalo This posting announces a NIH/NLM T15 sponsored postdoctoral fellowship in Biomedical Informatics at the University at Buffalo . The fellowship is designed to prepare trainees for careers in academia or industry through mentored research and professional development in informatics. Research and training areas include Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning , Knowledge Representation , Natural Language Processing , Clinical I...
2 weeks ago
Iana Fedorova
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research
Germany
2 weeks ago
PhD and Master's student positions are available at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI) in Braunschweig, Germany, in the AIBA research group led by Iana Fedorova. The group works on bacteria-phage interactions in clinically relevant bacterial pathogens, with a strong focus on bacterial immunity, phage counter-defense, and engineering bacteriophages to kill bacterial hosts more effectively. This is a good fit for students interested in microbiology, phage therapy, and translational ...
2 weeks ago
University of Melbourne
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Australia
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...
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McGill University
Top university
Canada
1 week ago
Top university
Fully funded MSc and PhD positions are available for a Fall 2027 start in CRISPR-based functional genomics and precision genome editing at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The opportunity is in the Cuella-Martin Lab within the CERC in Genomic Medicine , Department of Human Genetics. The research focus is highly relevant to genomics , molecular biology , genetics , and medical science , with an emphasis on genome editing technologies and functional genomic approaches. Applicants should have...
1 week ago
Inam Ullah
Laurentian University
Canada
5 months ago
Admissions Open for Fall 2026 in Forensic Sciences at The University of Lahore. The Department of Forensic Sciences, Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, is announcing admissions for BS Forensic Sciences , MPhil Forensic Sciences , and PhD Forensic Sciences . This is a strong opportunity for students interested in forensic investigation, evidence analysis, laboratory science, and research-oriented careers in forensic practice and academia. The post highlights the field’s connection ...
5 months ago
Metagenom Bio
Canada
1 month ago
MetBioCat is sharing an expression of interest for a future PhD Student / Predoctoral Researcher position in a research environment focused on chemistry at the interface with biology . The post highlights a group committed to scientific excellence and cutting-edge research . This is a good fit for candidates interested in chemical biology , interdisciplinary research, and a research group environment where chemistry and biology meet. No formal deadline, funding package, or detailed eligibility c...
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Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | |
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![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | C$1.6k $1,200/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | C$979 $720/yr |
![]() Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | C$1.3k $960/yr |
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | C$11.4k $8,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
University of Toronto
Canada
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Analysis
Cell Fate
Transcriptional Biology
University of Toronto
Canada
Human-robot Interaction
Behavioral Economics
Mobile Robotics
Uncertain Systems
Nonlinear Programming
Associate Professor
Western University
Canada
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
Kinase Biology
Associate Professor
University of Western Ontario
Canada
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Next-generation Sequencing
Genomic
Bioinformatics
donnelly centre for cellular and biomolecular research university of toronto toronto on m5s 3e1 canada
Canada
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Transcriptomic
Single-cell Analysis
Bioinformatics
Associate Professor; Canada Research Chair
McGill University
Canada
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Metabolomic
Metabolic Biology
Gut Microbiota

The Mitacs Globalink Graduate Fellowship supports former Globalink interns returning to Canada for graduate study at eligible Canadian universities, with funding for research-based master's or PhD pathways.

University of Guelph scholarships include institution- and project-based funding opportunities for study at the University of Guelph in Canada. Coverage varies by award; some posted opportunities provide full tuition support.

The Solutions Scholars Program is a fellowship-style opportunity for UBC Master's and PhD students to contribute to interdisciplinary climate solutions research while receiving a stipend and professional development support.
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