Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Biophysics in France
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International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
Germany
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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...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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RIKEN
Japan
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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...
Cell Biology
Biophysics
Biology
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4 days ago
University of Sydney
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Australia
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1 month ago
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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...
Immunology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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1 month ago
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Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry unit
France
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1 month ago
A PhD position is available at the Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry unit (MMSB) in Lyon, France, focused on the molecular mechanism of the multidrug ABC transporter BmrA. The project is part of the ANR STYMULATE project and runs for 36 months, with a start date in Q1 2027. The successful PhD student will work with Dr. Jean-Michel Jault and Dr. Cédric Orelle on ABC transporters and antibiotic resistance. Research activities include molecular biology, membrane protein production ...
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago
University of Montpellier
France
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2 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Researcher in Machine Learning Potentials and Molecular Simulation at the University of Montpellier, France. This postdoctoral opportunity is based in the interdisciplinary research environment of the LMGC and L2C in Montpellier, where condensed matter physics, mechanics, materials science, and molecular simulation come together in the MINT project (Multidisciplinary Insights into Nanopore pressure due to ion Trapping). The selected researcher will work within an international colla...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Computational Chemistry
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Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry unit
France
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1 month ago
3-year PhD position in Biochemistry in Lyon, France , at the Molecular Microbiology and Structural Biochemistry (MMSB) Unit , CNRS / Université Lyon. The project focuses on the molecular mechanism of a multidrug efflux pump belonging to the ABC transporter superfamily . The research will combine biochemistry , structural biology , and biophysics to understand how this membrane protein recognizes and transports different substrates, with the broader goal of uncovering the molecular mechanisms und...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago
Living costs in France
Estimated costs in France.
MonthlyYearly | France |
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 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €368 $400/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.5k $6,000/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €91 $99/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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France
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University of Montpellier
France
Research Interests
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Institut Laue-Langevin
France
Research Interests
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Aix-Marseille University
France
Research Interests
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Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
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