Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Biostatistics in Germany
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African Population and Health Research Center
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Nigeria
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Fully funded master's fellowship in Biostatistics and Epidemiology The AFRITRAC MSc Fellowship Program 2026 offers advanced training in biostatistics and epidemiology through the African Training Network for Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Infectious Disease Modelling. The opportunity is associated with the African Population and Health Research Center and is intended for students pursuing master's-level study. The programme is particularly relevant to applicants interested in statistical method...
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Medical Science
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Europubhealth+ Consortium
3 days ago
Fully funded Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Public Health Europubhealth+ is offering an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master in Public Health delivered across multiple European universities. The programme covers epidemiology, biostatistics, health policy, health economics, environmental health, and social and behavioural sciences. Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any discipline. Language requirements vary according to the selected study pathway. The programme begins in 2027, and Eras...
Epidemiology
Environmental Science
Behavioral Science
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3 days ago
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC)
United States
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1 week ago
Applications are open for Fall 2027 admission to the MPH, MS, and PhD programs in Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). This opportunity is aimed at students interested in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and maternal and child health epidemiology. The post notes tuition benefits for eligible out-of-state students and indicates that applications are open to both domestic and international applicants. Programs mentioned: MPH, MS, and PhD. A specifi...
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Biology
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1 week ago
MARIHE Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Programme
1 week ago
Fully funded Master’s opportunity in Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics through the Europubhealth+ Erasmus Mundus Joint Master . The programme offers an Advanced Epidemiology and Biostatistics specialisation with study options across partner universities in Europe. It is designed for applicants interested in public health, epidemiology, biostatistics, and related health research training. Funding: Erasmus Mundus scholarships include full participation-fee coverage, health and accident...
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
Biology
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1 week ago
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Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology - BIPS
Germany
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3 weeks ago
The Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS GmbH in Bremen, Germany, is recruiting several Statistician (Postdoc or PhD candidate) positions for work in methodological and applied health research. The positions are embedded in the institute’s broader prevention research programme, with strong links to large epidemiological cohort studies, the NAKO Health Study, and secondary health insurance data. Research will be organized around one of five methodological themes: Caus...
Computer Science
Epidemiology
Biostatistics
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Saarland University
Germany
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8 months ago
The international doctoral programme "Science and Health in Football" at Saarland University offers a unique opportunity for research-oriented students interested in sports science, medicine, exercise physiology, and human biology. Hosted by the Institute of Sports and Preventive Medicine and funded by the German Football Federation (DFB), the programme is designed to advance scientific approaches to football, focusing on health benefits, training standards, and performance diagnostics for elite...
Sports Science
Biology
Exercise Physiology
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8 months ago
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany
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3 months ago
EMBL Heidelberg is offering an EMBO Practical Course titled “Microbial metagenomics: a 360º approach” for advanced PhD students and early postdoctoral researchers working in, or planning to enter, metagenomics research. The course focuses on hands-on training in microbial metagenomics , microbial ecology , environmental microbiology , genomics , and bioinformatics . Participants will cover experimental design, environmental sampling, DNA extraction from soil and water, metagenomic library constr...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
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3 months ago
Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 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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Niedersächsisches Landesgesundheitsamt
Germany
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Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf
Germany
Research Interests
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Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
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Biostatistics
Signal Processing
Compressed Sensing
Robust Statistics
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Health and Medical University
Germany
Research Interests
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IPN - Leibniz Institute for Science and Mathematics Education
Germany
Research Interests
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Biostatistics
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Hannover Medical School
Germany
Research Interests
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.