Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Molecular Dynamics in Germany
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
United States
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4 weeks ago
Murat Barisik, Director of the Center for Nanoengineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, is recruiting motivated postdoctoral research fellows , PhD students , and MS students for several funded projects supported by NSF , DOE , and DoD . The research group works in computational nanoengineering with topics including hypersonic ablation and thermal protection systems , high-entropy alloys and refractory materials , and reactive transport in porous materials for advanced manufactu...
Computer Science
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
+7 more
4 weeks ago
CP2M Laboratory (CNRS/UCBL/CPE Lyon)
France
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1 month ago
Master's internship opportunity in molecular dynamics simulation of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) at the CP2M Laboratory (UMR 5128, UCBL–CNRS) in Villeurbanne, France . The project sits at the intersection of chemistry , materials science , biophysics , and computational modeling , with a strong focus on the physical chemistry of polymers, colloids, lipids, and RNA. The internship is part of the LIONS project , funded by Bpifrance and the Auvergne–Rhône-Alpes Region , in partnership with Xenocs and...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
+8 more
1 month ago
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Helmut Grubmüller
Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences
Germany
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3 weeks ago
PhD Student and Postdoc opportunities are available in the Department of Theoretical and Computational Biophysics at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen, Germany, under Prof. Dr. Helmut Grubmüller. The project focuses on theory and methods for non-equilibrium theory and atomistic simulations of complex biomolecules. Research topics include variational free energy methods, thermodynamics of solvation shells, constant-pH simulation methods, Markovian thermodynamics...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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3 weeks ago
Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research
Germany
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1 month ago
Two fully funded PhD positions are available in experimental physics and physical chemistry at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research in Mainz, Germany . The projects sit at the interface of liquid spectroscopy , 2D materials , and electrochemistry , with a focus on fundamental questions in charge transfer at liquid interfaces . The positions are in the upcoming group of Mathieu Lizée , within the Molecular Spectroscopy department led by Professor Mischa Bonn . The successful candidates w...
Chemistry
Experimental Physics
Materials Science
+3 more
1 month ago
International Max Planck Research School for Living Matter (IMPRS-LM)
Germany
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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 ...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
+14 more
7 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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University of Stuttgart
Germany
Research Interests
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Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Thin Film Deposition
Photoelectrocatalysis
Molecular Beam Epitaxy
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University of Erlangen-Nuremberg
Germany
Research Interests
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Photochemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Electron Transfer
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Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Nanomechanics
Materials Science
South Westphalia University of Applied Sciences
Germany
Research Interests
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Molecular Dynamics
Chemoinformatics
Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Solid Mechanics
Nanomechanics
Molecular Dynamics
Computational Mechanics
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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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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.