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

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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This internship/fellowship is based at the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command - Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience , within the Integrated Systems Biology Branch . The project is centered on integrative biology approaches to military-relevant health, with a focus on understanding the etiology of health problems and developing solutions that support performance, resilience, and readiness. Participants will work under a men...
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University of Padua
Italy
1 week ago
🇮🇹 The University of Padua is accepting applications for its English-taught Master’s programme in Evolutionary Biology for the 2027–2028 academic year. This is a 2-year (120 ECTS) programme with a strong focus on evolutionary biology , biodiversity conservation , genetics , bioinformatics , molecular biology , animal behaviour , and climate change . The degree begins on 1 October 2027 and is taught in English. Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree of at least three years, or an equivalent q...
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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
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PhD and MScR opportunities in Genetics and Molecular Medicine are available at the University of Edinburgh , within the MRC Human Genetics Unit and the School of Genetics and Cancer . The programme is research-focused and highlights strengths in genetics , molecular biology , biochemistry , cell biology , and especially computational biology . This is a postgraduate research programme with both PhD and MScR routes. Study options include full-time and part-time modes, with multiple start dates. T...
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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
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Genetics and Genomics PhD and MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research opportunity in animal science focused on genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, quantitative genetics, and modelling of complex animal systems. The programme is based in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies , within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine , with research activity centred at the Roslin Institute on the Easter Bush campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. R...
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McGill University
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Canada
1 week ago
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Fully funded MSc and PhD positions are available for a Fall 2027 start in CRISPR-based functional genomics and precision genome editing at McGill University in Montreal, Canada. The opportunity is in the Cuella-Martin Lab within the CERC in Genomic Medicine , Department of Human Genetics. The research focus is highly relevant to genomics , molecular biology , genetics , and medical science , with an emphasis on genome editing technologies and functional genomic approaches. Applicants should have...
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Texas A&M University Kingsville
United States
1 week ago
M.S. Graduate Assistantship in Genetics of Chronic Wasting Disease in Mule and White-tailed Deer at Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Research Institute, Kingsville, Texas). This opportunity focuses on genetics , wildlife disease ecology , deer , and applied conservation management. The project aims to better understand genetic variation in free-ranging Texas mule and white-tailed deer, especially variants associated with susceptibility to chronic wasting disease (CWD). Th...
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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh is advertising postgraduate research study in Cancer (Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre) for PhD and MScR entry in 2027 . The Edinburgh Cancer Research Centre takes a comprehensive approach to cancer research , combining laboratory-based research , clinical approaches , and analytical work. Research themes include brain , colorectal , gynaecological , hepatobiliary , mesothelioma , pancreatic , and other cancer areas, with a strong emphasis on the genetic and biological ba...
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University of Alberta
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Canada
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University of Alberta graduate funding opportunities are being highlighted for thesis-based Master’s and PhD applicants for 2026–2027 in Canada. The post points to research-based graduate study in areas such as Genetics, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Medicine, Engineering, and related disciplines. It emphasizes scholarship and recruitment funding for eligible students, along with the chance to work with experienced researchers and access advanced research facilities. This is a s...
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University of Florida
United States
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master's position in Molecular Nematology and Urban Entomology at the University of Florida , within the Haarith Lab and the Department of Entomology and Nematology. This opportunity is aimed at students with a background in Entomology , Biology , Biochemistry , or Genetics , and applicants should have a GPA of 3.25 or above . Prior knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology is specifically requested. The post highlights that the position is fully funded . The deadline listed i...
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Forschungszentrum Jülich
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Germany
2 weeks ago
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Master Thesis Opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences - Biotechnology (IBG-1), in the Microscale Bioengineering research group. This thesis focuses on the development of a microfluidic system for single-cell analysis of photoautotrophic organisms . The project combines microfluidics , CAD design , chip fabrication, experimental testing, live-cell microscopy , and computer-assisted image analysis using deep learning methods. Students will contribute from t...
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International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
Germany
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...
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European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Germany
7 months ago
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is offering fully funded PhD positions in Life Sciences through its renowned International PhD Programme (EIPP). EMBL is a leading research institution with sites in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Rome, providing a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment for early-career scientists. The EIPP is designed to foster creativity, independence, and collaborative teamwork, offering comprehensive training that balan...
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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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Professor, Chair of Genetics & Genomics of Plants
Bielefeld University
Germany
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Genomic
Plant Immunity
Professor
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Crop Science
Cell Biology
Genomic
Quantitative Genetics
Transcriptional Regulation
Assistant Professor
Technical University of Munich
Germany
Developmental Neuroscience
Computational Neuroscience
Neuroscience
Zebrafish Biology
Synaptic Biology
University of Regensburg
Germany
Orthodontics
Oral Pathology
Medical Science
Craniofacial Biology
Oral Biology
Goethe University Frankfurt
Germany
Biostatistics
Cell Biology
Medical Science
Genetic
Urinary Tract
Head of Department / Full Professor
Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg Biozentrum
Germany
Conservation Biology
Cell Biology
Homologous Recombination
Chromosomal Biology
Evolutionary Biology

The DAAD Leadership for Africa Programme supports qualified refugees and graduates from selected African countries to pursue postgraduate study in Germany with a strong focus on academic training and leadership development.

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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