Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Electrochemistry in Germany
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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology GmbH
Austria
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1 week ago
The AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna, Austria is offering a master’s thesis position in the Center for Energy, within the Competence Unit Power and Renewable Gas Systems . The project sits in the research field of Energy Conversion and Hydrogen Technologies and focuses on electrocatalytic CO2 reduction , specifically the development, synthesis, and characterization of Ni-alloy thin-film catalysts . The thesis topic is titled “Development of Ni-Alloy Electrocatalysts for Electrocata...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Materials Science
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AIT Austrian Institute of Technology
Austria
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2 weeks ago
AIT Austrian Institute of Technology is inviting applications for a Master Thesis position in the Center for Energy in Vienna, within the Competence Unit Power and Renewable Gas Systems . The project focuses on development of Ni-alloy electrocatalysts for electrocatalytic CO2 reduction , with emphasis on materials science , electrochemistry , thin-film catalyst synthesis , and structural characterization . The research is part of the broader field of Energy Conversion and Hydrogen Technologies a...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
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2 weeks ago
Dalhousie University
Canada
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1 month ago
Wu Lab at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada is recruiting PhD and MSc/Master's students for research on biodegradable thread-based materials for soft transient electronics . The opportunity sits at the intersection of materials science , biomedical engineering , bioelectronics , microfluidics , biosensors , electrochemistry , and analytical chemistry . The post specifically welcomes applicants with experience in these areas or related fields. Interested candidates should email yunyun.w...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
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1 month ago
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Technical University of Munich
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1 month ago
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PhD position in Analytical Chemistry / Physical Chemistry at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany . The Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Water Chemistry is recruiting for a doctoral project on advancing stable isotope analysis to study the mechanism of heterogeneous photocatalytic systems with kinetic isotope effect measurements . The work combines analytical chemistry , physical chemistry , photocatalysis , compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) , and mechanistic reaction studi...
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie
Germany
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1 week ago
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin (HZB) is advertising a PhD position on electrocatalyst materials for green hydrogen production , with a focus on operando spectroscopy , in situ spectroscopy , electrochemistry , and synchrotron-based X-ray spectroscopies . The project is aimed at investigating electrocatalysts relevant to sustainable hydrogen generation. It is a strong fit for candidates interested in materials science , chemistry , and advanced characterization methods at the interface of spectroscopy ...
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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
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | 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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