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

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University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
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PhD and MScR opportunity in Integrative Physiology at the University of Edinburgh , within the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences and the School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences. The programme is based at Edinburgh BioQuarter in the United Kingdom and focuses on understanding fundamental mechanisms and pathways relevant to human function in health and disease across the life course. Research in this area spans molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioural biology , with strong links ...
1 week ago
University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
1 week ago
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University of Edinburgh | Infectious Diseases MScR This is a postgraduate research master’s (MScR) in Infectious Diseases at the University of Edinburgh, based in the Edinburgh Medical School / College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. The programme is designed for students with a background in biological sciences, biomedical sciences, medical or veterinary sciences who want immersive research training in a highly active infectious diseases environment. You will spend most of the year embedde...
1 week ago
University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
1 week ago
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Biomedical Sciences (Life Sciences) MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a 1-year full-time postgraduate research master’s designed for students who want intensive, practical research experience in biomedical sciences and life sciences . The programme includes two substantial research projects , embedded laboratory experience, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and research skills training. Students work with research groups across the University of Edinburgh and associated research institutes, w...
1 week ago
University of Bristol
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United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
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The University of Bristol’s School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences is inviting applications for postgraduate research study in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences , with awards available for both PhD and MSc by Research . This programme covers a broad range of research themes, including cancer biology , engineering biology , genome biology , infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance , modulation and translation of immunity , and organelle biology and protein homeostasis . The sch...
2 weeks ago
University of Bristol
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United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
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The University of Bristol is advertising postgraduate research study in Biochemistry through the School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. The programme includes both a PhD and an MSc by Research , with research opportunities spanning biochemistry, cancer biology, virology, microbiology, cell biology, immunology, developmental and tissue biology , and related biomedical sciences. The school highlights a strong translational research environment, combining basic discovery science with clini...
2 weeks ago
East Tennessee State University
United States
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters position in protein folding and diabetes research at East Tennessee State University in the Arunagiri Lab , Department of Biological Sciences. The project sits at the intersection of biology , biochemistry , and medical science , with a focus on protein folding and disease-related research. The post is aimed at students with a BSc background in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline. Funding is described as fully funded ...
2 weeks ago
East Tennessee State University
United States
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters position available in protein folding and diabetes research at East Tennessee State University in the Arunagiri Lab , Department of Biological Sciences. This opportunity is aimed at students with a background in Biology , Biochemistry , Biomedical Sciences , Chemistry , Biotechnology , or a related discipline. Prior research experience is preferred, but it is not required. The post states that the position is fully funded . Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until ...
2 weeks ago
University of Melbourne
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Australia
1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at The University of Melbourne Project title: Investigating the Health Impacts of Micro- and Nanoplastics: From Nanomaterials and Measurement to Experimental Models and Cell Biology . This interdisciplinary research degree project examines the health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), with a focus on where these particles accumulate in human tissues and how they affect biological systems. The project brings together nanotechnology , analytical chemistry , biom...
1 month ago
Clemson University
United States
2 months ago
The Joint Clemson University - Medical University of South Carolina PhD Program in Biomedical Data Science and Informatics is recruiting a new cohort for its PhD and MS programs. This opportunity is aimed at students with backgrounds in statistics, computer science, biomedical informatics, engineering, mathematical sciences, biomedical sciences, health sciences, or related areas. Prior biomedical or quantitative research or professional experience is a strong advantage. The program emphasizes bi...
2 months ago
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International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter (IMPRS-LM)
Germany
7 months ago
The International Max Planck Research School on Cellular Biophysics (IMPRS-CBP) offers fully funded PhD positions for talented and motivated young scientists interested in the interdisciplinary field of cellular biophysics. Hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Biophysics, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, and the Frankfurt Institute of Advanced Studies, the program is located in the vibrant Rhine-Main region of Germany, a renowned scientific and cultural ...
7 months ago
Jakob Nikolas Kather
Institute of AI Education
Germany
1 month ago
Jakob Nikolas Kather announces that his team will soon be hiring postdocs, engineers, and researchers on site in Heidelberg, Germany . The openings span several exciting research directions: Biomedical AI (including multimodal foundation models, biomarkers, and agents), Robotics (lab automation and physical action surfaces for agents), AI social sciences (multi-agent systems and agent “civilizations”), and deploying AI in a large hospital system . This is a strong fit for candidates with interes...
1 month ago
University of Mainz
Germany
1 month ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Mainz , Germany, in the Czodrowski Lab on identification of new small molecule inhibitors for the aspartic protease endothiapepsin . The project combines structural biology , machine learning , and biophysical methods such as ITC , STD NMR , X-ray diffraction , switchSENSE , and FRET to study drug discovery and protein-ligand interactions. The research aims to virtually identify and experimentally verify novel inhibitors structurally related to endothiapepsin...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Germany.
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![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
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University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU)
Austria
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Biofilm Formation
Supramolecular Chemistry
Bioplastic
Professor
Seoul National University
South Korea
Epidemiology
Global Health
Academic Purposes
Malaria Research
Medicine
Professor at GIGA-CRC Human Imaging
University of Liege
Belgium
Cognitive Neuroscience
Neuropsychology
Chronobiology
Sleep Apnea
Neuroscience
Has grant
Professor
Otto-von-Guericke Universität Magdeburg
Germany
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Microgravity Research
Cancer Biology
Space Physiology
University Hospital Essen
Germany
Medical Imaging
Cell Biology
Cancer Biology
Tissue Imaging
Biomedicine
Professor
Technische Hochschule Nürnberg
Germany
Immunology
Biostatistics
Cancer Biology
Disease Modeling
Oncology

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The Rosa Luxemburg Foundation Scholarships support highly qualified students and doctoral candidates studying in Germany, with a strong emphasis on social commitment and the Foundation's values.

Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarships support academically strong international students and doctoral candidates who want to study or conduct research in Germany and show social or political commitment.
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