Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Causal Inference in Italy
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RIKEN
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2 months ago
RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting for the AI Biology Research Team in Kobe, Japan. This is a fixed-term research opening for a Researcher / Special Researcher / Research Associate working on AI biology , experimental automation , research automation , and laboratory automation . The team’s projects focus on building AI scientists and robotic laboratories that can handle hypothesis generation, experimental strategy, experimental design, experiment execution, result int...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
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Living costs in Italy
Estimated costs in Italy.
MonthlyYearly |  Italy |
|---|---|
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €138 $150/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | €3.3k $3,600/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €1.7k $1,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Scholarships relevant to you
Bocconi Merit Awards
Tuition Waiver
Bocconi UniversityItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualBocconi Merit Awards are merit-based scholarships offered by Bocconi University for outstanding students applying to eligible degree programmes in Italy.
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University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme
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University of PaduaItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualThe University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme supports high-achieving international students admitted to eligible degree programmes at the University of Padua in Italy.
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Invest Your Talent in Italy
Fully Funded
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Italy and ICE - Italian Trade AgencyItalyAnnual
ItalyAnnualInvest Your Talent in Italy supports international students to pursue selected master's degrees in Italy with financial support, Italian language training, and internship opportunities in Italian companies.
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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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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.