
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
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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...
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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Chendi Zhang
University of Florida
United States
1 month ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Florida . Assistant Professor Chendi Zhang is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027 . The position is supported through RA/TA funding and is described as covering tuition and living expenses . Research interests include aging in place , climate adaptation , wildfire resilience , urban analytics , and travel behavior , with an emphasis on quantitative or mixed methods . Students are also encouraged to d...
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University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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The University of Oxford is offering a 3.5-year DPhil studentship in Control and Engineering Biology on the project “Learning and controlling cellular dynamics.” The research sits at the intersection of engineering, biology, control theory and machine learning. Potential directions include developing mathematical and computational models of cellular behaviour, designing feedback-control strategies, and building experimental tools using microfluidics, automated microscopy and light-controlled gen...
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Estimated costs in Italy.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() 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
Full Professor of Technical Sciences of Laboratory Medicine
Università degli Studi della Campania Luigi Vanvitelli
Italy
Microbiology
Developmental Neuroscience
Biosensor
Arthroplasty
Antimicrobial Research
G. d’Annunzio University of Chieti-Pescara
Italy
Periodontics
Oral Pathology
Gut Microbiota
Cancer Biology
Cancer Therapy
‘Magna Graecia’ University of Catanzaro
Italy
Microbiology
Pharmacotherapy
Antibiotic Resistance
Antibiotic Therapy
Antimicrobial Research
Head of Department
Centro Studi Atttività Motorie
Italy
Virology
Epidemiology
Computational Biology
Sars-cov-2
Disease Modeling
Associate Professor
University of Florence
Italy
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Metalloenzyme
Protein Chemistry
Ligand Chemistry
Professore Ordinario di Informatica
Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II
Italy
Immunology
Artificial Intelligence
Algorithm Design
Optimization Algorithm
Adaptive Immunity

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