
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Massey University
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Massey University’s Toi Rauwhārangi College of Creative Arts is accepting applications for five mission-led Research Master’s Scholarships. The scholarships are embedded within the College’s research clusters and are intended for postgraduate applicants interested in creative arts research and mission-led inquiry. Specific research topics, eligibility requirements, funding amounts, and tuition arrangements should be confirmed on the official Massey University scholarship webpage. Applications cl...
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University of Edinburgh
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University of Edinburgh MSc by Research in Scottish History The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for a postgraduate research MSc in Scottish History, beginning in September 2027. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years and is based in the School of History, Classics and Archaeology in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. Students undertake a substantial piece of supervised independent research culminating in a 30,000-word dissertation. Research can spa...
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University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh invites applications for its Scandinavian Studies MScR , a postgraduate research master’s programme in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures. The programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Scandinavian languages, literatures, cultures and the wider Nordic region. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a standalone research qualification. Students may study full-time for one year or part-time for two year...
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University of Edinburgh
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University of Edinburgh MScR in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies (Hispanic Studies) This postgraduate research master's programme is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American studies. It can serve as preparation for a PhD or as a stand-alone qualification for careers requiring advanced research, language, analytical and critical-thinking skills. Students complete research-methods training, two 6,000-word res...
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University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh College of Art invites applications for the Sound Design MScR , a postgraduate research programme beginning in September 2027. The degree is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years and is based at the Lauriston campus. The programme is designed for applicants with creative and/or professional experience in sound design, sonic art, electronic composition or related fields. Research may explore sound design, sonic art, digital compositi...
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University of Edinburgh
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University of Edinburgh Italian MScR offers a one-year full-time or two-year part-time postgraduate research degree beginning in September 2027. The programme is designed for students seeking to complete an independent research project in Italian studies, either as preparation for a PhD or as a stand-alone qualification. Research may be critical, creative or practice-led and can address Italian literature, literary history and theory, comparative studies, translation, film studies, philology, ph...
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University of Edinburgh
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The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for its Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (IMES) MScR , a postgraduate research master's beginning in September 2027. Students may study full time for one year or part time for two years, with part-time study available only to applicants who do not require a Student visa. The programme is designed for independent research in Islamic and Middle Eastern studies and develops advanced research methods, academic writing and dissertation skills. S...
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University of Edinburgh
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MScR German Studies at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree for students who want to complete an independent masters-level project in German studies . The programme sits in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences . It offers full-time study over 1 year or part-time study over 2 years, with a start date in September 2027 . Research themes include German literature , film studies , translation studies , g...
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University of Edinburgh
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MScR French and Francophone Studies at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research degree for students who want to complete an independent masters-level dissertation in French and Francophone studies. The programme is offered in full-time (1 year) and part-time (2 years) formats, with a start date of September 2027 . It is based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures , within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences , at the Central Area campus in Edinburgh, U...
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European University Institute
Italy
1 month ago
Fully funded PhD opportunity in History and Civilisation at the European University Institute (EUI), Florence , in Italy . This doctoral programme focuses on European history and its relationship to the wider world, with interests spanning economic history , European history , European studies , modern history , social history , history & archaeology , and philosophy . The programme encourages research on global connections, transnational history, and comparative European history. Doctoral resea...
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Accademia di Belle Arti di Carrara
Italy
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The Accademia di Belle Arti “Pietro Vannucci” di Perugia is opening a public selection for admission to its PhD programme in Identity Design. Methodologies, actions and tools for the regeneration of communities and territories (code DOT24EE582) for the 42nd cycle, Academic Year 2026/2027. This is a doctoral opportunity in the arts and design field, centered on research into identity design, community regeneration, and territorial regeneration. The programme is scheduled to last 36 months and sta...
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European University Institute
Italy
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The European University Institute (EUI) in Florence, Italy is advertising a fully funded PhD in Political and Social Sciences within its Doctoral Programme in Political and Social Sciences. This programme focuses on political science , comparative politics , political theory , international relations , and sociology , with related themes including European studies , development studies , gender studies , and public policy . The EUI emphasizes structured doctoral training, close supervision, mult...
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Estimated costs in Italy.
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![]() 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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