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

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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
1 week ago
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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...
1 week ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
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...
1 week ago
North Carolina State University
United States
1 week ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Safety at North Carolina State University , in Dr. Mairui Gao’s Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in biology , food science , microbiology , food safety , and related applied research areas. The post highlights both wet-lab and computational research experience as preferred, suggesting projects may involve experimental micro...
1 week ago
Helmholtz Munich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master's position at Helmholtz Munich in single-cell multi-omics for chronic lung diseases . The project is hosted by the Luecken Lab and Lehmann Lab at the Institute for Computational Biology and Lung Health . It is a strong fit for students interested in bioinformatics , computational biology , single-cell analysis , and data-driven biomedical research. Eligibility: applicants should be Master's students in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, and should have...
2 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Master Thesis opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1), Modeling and Simulation Group. The project sits at the interface of computational systems biology , mathematics/statistics , and open research software development. The topic is Efficient Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques for Studying Large-scale Metabolic Models , with a focus on Bayesian inference for high-dimensional parameter estimation in biochemical networks and metabol...
2 weeks ago
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Chitose Institute of Science and Technology
Japan
3 weeks ago
Chitose Research Institute Co., Ltd. is recruiting researchers for algae product development within its MATSURI cross-industry co-creation initiative. The role is based at Kanagawa Science Park (KSP), Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan , with the possibility of remote work and online interviews for applicants living overseas or far away. This is a full-time, permanent position described as Researcher/Postdoctoral equivalent and also open to research and development/engineering-equivalent candidates. The ...
3 weeks ago
Symbiosis Solutions Inc.
Japan
2 months ago
Symbiobe Co., Ltd. is recruiting for multiple full-time positions in microbial process development and production technology in Kyoto, Japan . The work is centered on cultivation , mass production , scale-up , quality control , and application development using photosynthetic bacteria and other microbial technologies. This is a research-and-implementation environment where basic research, process development, production, and QA/QC are closely connected. The company says it is building culture pr...
2 months ago
Estimated costs in Ireland.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €460 $500/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €883 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Investigator-Lecturer- Senior Lecturer
University College Cork
Ireland
Microbiology
Clinical Nutrition
Gut Microbiota
Metabolic Biology
Membrane Biology
National University of Ireland Galway
Ireland
Microbiology
Clinical Nutrition
Metabolic Biology
Gut Microbiota
Metabolomic
Professor of Inorganic and Medicinal Chemistry
Dublin City University
Ireland
Inorganic Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Dna Nanotechnology
Nucleic Acid Chemistry
Dna Repair
Associate Professor
University College Dublin
Ireland
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Protein Chemistry
Cell Reprogramming
Epigenetic
Professor of Cancer Genomics
University of Limerick
Ireland
Cell Biology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
Single-cell Analysis
Omics
Professor (Chair) of Pharmaceutics
University College Cork National University of Ireland
Ireland
Pharmacology
Pharmacotherapy
Cyclodextrin
Drug Delivery
Rna Therapeutics

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