
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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The open master's position in synthetic biology in Germany listed here is at International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life.
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...
4 days ago
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University of Mainz
Germany
2 months ago
PhD Researcher Positions are open in the ERC Advanced Grant project ProtoEco: Protoecologies between Artificial Cells and Mammalian Cells at the University of Mainz in Germany, led by the Walther Lab and associated with the Max Planck Research Fellow Group at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research. The project explores artificial cells , synthetic biology , biomaterials , DNA nanoscience , polymer gels , systems chemistry , enzymatic reaction networks , cell biology , biointerfaces , and ...
2 months ago
University of Bremen
Germany
3 months ago
We are sharing a doctoral researcher opening at the Laboratory of Applied Space Microbiology, based at ZARM, University of Bremen, Germany. The project focuses on developing biotechnologies for Mars and adapting the outcomes to support sustainable development goals on Earth. A central research task is to design and model a photobioreactor that could operate on Mars using Martian resources. This is a multidisciplinary PhD-level opportunity for candidates with backgrounds in biology, engineering, ...
3 months ago
International Max Planck Research School
Germany
1 month ago
IMPRS-IS is advertising fully funded PhD positions for the 2027 intake in Germany . The International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems brings together the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems , the University of Stuttgart , and the University of Tübingen . The programme spans a broad set of research areas in artificial intelligence , machine learning , natural language processing , robotics , soft robotics , smart materials , computer vision , computer graphics , human-...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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 |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Aachen Biology and Biotechnology‐ABBt RWTH Aachen University Aachen Germany
Germany
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Biosynthesis
Metabolic Biology
Metabolic Engineering
Faculty of Biology University of Freiburg 79104 Freiburg Germany
Germany
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Photobiology
Synthetic Biology
Photochemistry
Professor
Freie Universität Berlin
Germany
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Allosteric Regulation
Membrane Biology
Transporter Biology
Head of CeBiTec platform fermentation
Bielefeld University
Germany
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Synthetic Biology
Bioprocess Engineering
Protein Engineering
Assistant Professor of Biotechnology
Constructor University
Germany
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Enzyme Engineering
Synthetic Biology
Redox Biology
Technische Universität Dortmund
Germany
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Enzyme Engineering
Biotechnology
Synthetic 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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