
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
1 week ago
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PhD and MScR opportunities in Genetics and Molecular Medicine are available at the University of Edinburgh , within the MRC Human Genetics Unit and the School of Genetics and Cancer . The programme is research-focused and highlights strengths in genetics , molecular biology , biochemistry , cell biology , and especially computational biology . This is a postgraduate research programme with both PhD and MScR routes. Study options include full-time and part-time modes, with multiple start dates. T...
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University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
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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North Carolina State University
United States
1 week ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Safety at North Carolina State University , in Dr. Mairui Gao’s Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in biology , food science , microbiology , food safety , and related applied research areas. The post highlights both wet-lab and computational research experience as preferred, suggesting projects may involve experimental micro...
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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
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Master Thesis opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1), Modeling and Simulation Group. The project sits at the interface of computational systems biology , mathematics/statistics , and open research software development. The topic is Efficient Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques for Studying Large-scale Metabolic Models , with a focus on Bayesian inference for high-dimensional parameter estimation in biochemical networks and metabol...
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Monash University Malaysia
Malaysia
2 months ago
PhD opportunity at Monash University Malaysia in Subang Jaya, Malaysia under the Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarship (GEMS 2027) . The project is titled Development of next-generation fluorescent peptide probes for bacterial infection imaging . It focuses on fluorescent peptide probes , bacterial detection , infection imaging , biofilm , and translational approaches for rapid diagnosis of wound-associated and topical bacterial infections. The research aims to optimise fluorophore-linker-p...
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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 |
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McGill University Health Center (MUHC)
Canada
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Gynecologic Oncology
Abdominal Imaging
Associate Professor
Université de Montréal
Canada
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Electrochemistry
Lithium-ion Batteries
Materials Science
Professor
Université de Moncton
Canada
Medical Imaging
Volcanology
Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Fire Science
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Protein Chemistry
Sars-cov-2
Computational Biology
Professor
The University of British Columbia
Canada
Biochemistry
Microbiology
Bacterial Genetics
Evolutionary Biology
Experimental Evolution
Professor
Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Gene Expression
Protein Expression
Computational Biology

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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