Master’s Opportunities in Environmental Sustainability in Finland

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in chironomid biodiversity across Swiss lakes. The project is linked to the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES) , an initiative focused on building a stronger scientific basis for monitoring biodiversity in Swiss lakes and connecting research with conservation and management needs. The student will work with chironomids collected during the plann...

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in freshwater ecology , evolutionary dynamics , biodiversity , and ecosystem functioning focused on subarctic lakes in Greenland. The project is hosted by the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc) and contributes to a newly funded Swiss National Science Foundation project on eco-evolutionary community assembly in subarctic lake ecosystems. The research context is especially exc...

Hoda Soussa, Director of Grants Office at Ain Shams University, is inviting applications for 2 research openings in Water Resources for students at the Master’s or PhD level. The positions are based at the Faculty of Engineering, Ain Shams University in Egypt and are connected to the CIRQUA project, an EU-funded PRIMA initiative . The project focuses on eco-friendly wastewater treatment , water reuse , and nutrient recovery to support sustainable agriculture . It uses a Living Labs (ENoLL) appro...

Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, is offering a Master’s thesis project in freshwater biodiversity , community ecology , macroinvertebrates , and lake ecology within the Department of Fish Ecology and Evolution (FishEc), in collaboration with the Aquatic Ecology department. The thesis contributes to the Swiss National Assessment of Lake Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (SNALBES), a project focused on improving the assessment of Swiss lake biodiversity and s...

Funded MSc studentship in Geochemistry of Mining-Impacted Coastal Environments at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada . This opportunity is in Dr. Man-Yin Tsang's Group in the Department of Geological Sciences and focuses on geochemistry , geological sciences , and environmental science related to mining-impacted coastal environments. The project appears well suited to students interested in analytical geochemistry, field/lab-based environmental research, and Earth-science applications to con...

Mahdi Vaezi at Northern Illinois University is recruiting a fully funded Graduate Research Assistant for the NIU Bioplastics Lab , starting in Spring 2027 . The selected student will enroll in the M.S. in Industrial Management and Engineering Technology in NIU’s Department of Engineering Technology while conducting research in a lab focused on bioplastics , biocomposites , polymers , and sustainable materials . This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants with backgrounds in materials ...

Funded graduate research assistantship available for an M.S. or Ph.D. in Food Safety and Applied Microbiology at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities , in Dr. Hanyu Chen 's Food Safety Innovation Group in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition. This opening is a strong fit for students interested in food science , microbiology , biotechnology , engineering , and data science , especially those with lab, computational, or applied research experience. The post describes the position as f...

Dalian University of Technology is recruiting international Master’s and PhD students for the Chinese Government Scholarship – High Level Postgraduate Program and Chinese Government Scholarship – Silk-Road Program for 2027. This is a full scholarship covering tuition exemption , free on-campus accommodation , a monthly stipend, and comprehensive medical insurance . Master’s students receive 3,000 CNY/month and doctoral students receive 3,500 CNY/month . International travel is self-funded. The o...

Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals 2027/2028 are fully funded Master's scholarships for professionals from Nigeria, India, and selected Global South countries. The programme supports study at top Swedish universities and is presented as a pathway for globally oriented professionals seeking advanced study in Sweden. Funding includes full tuition coverage, a monthly living grant of SEK 12,000, and a travel allowance. This is a scholarship announcement rather than a research as...