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

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International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
Germany
4 days ago
Max Planck School Matter to Life in Germany is offering a fully funded, integrated five-year MSc/PhD programme for students interested in chemistry and interdisciplinary molecular sciences. The two-year Master’s phase takes place at Heidelberg University or the University of Göttingen and covers chemistry, molecular systems, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, biomaterials, synthetic biology, complex systems, and the chemistry of living systems. Students then progress to a three-year PhD research p...
4 days ago
RIKEN
Japan
4 days ago
RIKEN’s Research Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting one Researcher, Special Researcher/Postdoctoral Fellow, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The fixed-term position is available from April 1, 2027 or by consultation and will study fundamental principles governing cells and multicellular populations. The team combines mathematical science and life science to investigate order formation in living systems, including cellular pola...
4 days ago
University of Sydney
Top university
Australia
1 month ago
Top university
2 fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Sydney in the School of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Kaiyue Ma . The research sits at the intersection of genetics , molecular biology , and translational biomedical science, with a strong focus on turning biodiversity discoveries into real-world applications. Key themes include medical genetics (variant interpretation, neuromuscular diseases such as FSHD and Duchenne/Becker), molecular biotechnologies (gene editing and gene ther...
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Universitat Jaume I
Spain
4 days ago
BioComp at Universitat Jaume I in Castelló, Spain, announces an open PhD position for a highly motivated candidate to join its research team under Call Ref. 3580. The BioComp group, led by Vicent Moliner, focuses on the computational description of catalysis phenomena in biological systems. The opportunity is relevant to candidates interested in computational chemistry, biocatalysis, molecular modeling, computational biology, and the study of catalytic mechanisms in biological systems. Applicant...
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Estimated costs in Canada.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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 |
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University of Toronto
Canada
Electromagnetic
Quantum Physics
Nonlocality
Optical Physics
Optical Communication
York University
Canada
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Photophysics
Cross-coupling Reactions
Structural Chemistry
University Health Network
Canada
Biostatistics
Genetics
Medical Science
Nephrology
Gwas
Professor
University of Manitoba
Canada
Cell Biology
Statistics
Cytoskeleton Dynamics
Biophysics
Statistical Modelling
Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Signal Transduction
Membrane Biology
Metabolic Biology
Associate Professor
Simon Fraser University
Canada
Condensed Matter Physics
Quantum Mechanics
Non-equilibrium Systems
Statistical Mechanics
Nonequilibrium Dynamics

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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