Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Materials Engineering in France
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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (EL) is a multidisciplinary research environment focused on environmental science and engineering solutions for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation. This research opportunity sits within the Materials and Surface Science Team (MASS), where the selected participant will work on cross-cutting projects that connect computer science and AI/ML with materials science. Under mentor guidance, the parti...
Computer Science
Data Science
Chemistry
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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
Japan
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4 days ago
The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) is recruiting one full-time researcher at a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent or chief-researcher-equivalent level in the Materials Science Research Division of its Energy Transformation Research Headquarters. The project concerns the evaluation and improvement of long-term reliability in high-voltage, high-current power semiconductor devices and power electronics equipment used for power control applications. Research may addre...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Materials Engineering
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4 days ago
Mahdi Vaezi
Northern Illinois University
United States
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1 week ago
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 ...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
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1 month ago
Funded opportunities are available at Université de Sherbrooke in Canada for Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral candidates working on the ATLAS II research project focused on predictive digital engineering for the lightweighting of recreational vehicles, including snowmobiles. The project combines mechanical engineering , materials science , manufacturing processes , numerical modeling , AI , and digital twins . Research topics include advanced aluminum alloys, alloy characterization, hot forming, ...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
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Université de Toulouse
France
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in electrification of carbonylation reactions at the University of Toulouse , within the Doctoral School SDM – Materials Sciences and the Coordination Chemistry Laboratory (LCC-CNRS, Toulouse) . The project is titled Electrification of Carbonylation Reactions and focuses on sustainable catalysis , electrosynthesis , hydroformylation , electrocatalysis , homogeneous catalysis , heterogeneous catalysis , CO2 utilization , and organometallic chemistry . The thesis aims to develop a ...
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Université Fédérale Toulouse Midi-Pyrénées
France
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in Materials Science , Mechanical Engineering , and Polymer Science within the MSCA COFUND doctoral programme Between Earth and Sky . The project is titled Hybrid Additive-Joining Manufacturing of Functional Thermoplastic Assemblies via Cold Spray Metallization and is offered between Université de Technologie Tarbes Occitanie Pyrénées (UTTOP) and Warsaw University of Technology . The research involves collaboration between teams in France and Poland, with supervisors/researchers ...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Eléna Ishow
Université de Nantes
France
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3 months ago
PhD funding is available at CEISAM laboratory (CNRS 6230), Nantes University, France for an interdisciplinary project at the interface of organic synthesis , photochemistry , and nanomaterials , with a research focus on magneto-optical coupling . The post seeks a highly motivated and competent/high-level candidate for a doctoral contract. The opportunity is framed as a shared partnership project and is suitable for applicants interested in cross-disciplinary research spanning chemistry and mater...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Photochemistry
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3 months 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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INSA Lyon
France
Research Interests
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Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier
France
Research Interests
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Alloy Chemistry
Spark Plasma Sintering
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Université Paris 13
France
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Nanostructured Materials
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Electroceramics
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Université de Toulouse
France
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Solid Mechanics
Ceramics Engineering
Soft Matter Physics
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École normale supérieure de Lyon
France
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Rheology
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Granular Physics
Université Grenoble Alpes
France
Research Interests
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Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.