
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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University of Bern
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Switzerland
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Master of Arts in German Linguistics at the University of Bern is a 120-ECTS graduate program completed over four semesters. The program develops advanced knowledge of the systematics, varieties, and use of the German language, alongside scholarly methods for linguistic analysis. Students explore five interconnected areas: the linguistic system, including grammar, comparative linguistics, and typology; cognitive linguistics and psycholinguistics, including language acquisition and language-relat...
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German Academic Exchange Service
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Germany
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DAAD EPOS 2027/28 offers fully funded postgraduate study opportunities in Germany through the German Academic Exchange Service. The programme supports eligible Development-Related Postgraduate Courses at participating German institutions. The scholarship is designed for experienced professionals from developing nations in the Global South. Successful Master's and PhD scholars join postgraduate programmes connected to international development and related academic fields, with the precise researc...
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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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The Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier research enterprise for infectious diseases, brain health, and performance optimization, is offering a research fellowship within the Office of the Chief Science Officer (OCSO). This opportunity places the student in a government laboratory environment where biomedical research is conducted to address critical gaps in military medical research. The internship emphasizes hands-on learning across the resea...
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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This research fellowship is offered by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM-CBC) through the ORISE program. The project places participants with a team of scientists and researchers working in a laboratory environment focused on spectroscopy and materials science. As a participant, you will gain hands-on experience with spectroscopic methods and materials science procedures, alongside general laboratory techniques and skills. The work may inc...
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King's College London
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United Kingdom
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Applications are open for the fully funded Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)-funded London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (LISS DTP) studentships for October 2027 entry. The programme is led by King's College London in partnership with Imperial College London and Queen Mary University of London. Students can propose their own research project in collaboration with an academic supervisor. The available routes are 1+3.5, comprising one year of Master's stu...
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University of Edinburgh
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United Kingdom
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The University of Edinburgh invites applications for postgraduate research study in Science and Technology Studies (STS) , offering both a PhD and an MSc by Research (MScR) for September 2027 entry. The programmes are based in the School of Social and Political Science within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The MScR develops research skills in the social sciences with a specific focus on STS and is recommended as preparation for many students intending to pursue a PhD. It ca...
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University of Edinburgh
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Social and Political Science MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research master’s programme for students preparing to undertake doctoral-level research in social or political science. It combines structured research training with an independent research project supported by a supervisor. The programme is available full time for one year or part time for two years , beginning in September 2027. Research interests may include African Studies, Global Health Policy, International ...
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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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Johns Hopkins University
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Johns Hopkins University's Center for Language and Speech Processing (CLSP), within the Whiting School of Engineering, is recruiting a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in Mechanistic Interpretability in Baltimore, United States. The fellow will be advised by Berrak Sisman and Philipp Koehn and will collaborate with an international research team on foundation models. The project aims to improve understanding of large language models and multimodal AI while developing methods for more interpretable,...
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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 |
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Sapienza University of Rome
Italy
Media Studies
Social Psychology
Digital Culture
Social Relationships
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Sapienza University of Rome
Italy
Political Sociology
Media Studies
European Studies
Cosmopolitanism
Bullying
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University of Turin
Italy
Artificial Intelligence
Media Studies
Human-computer Interaction
Information Technology
Ubiquitous Computing

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The American Opportunity Fellowship is a semester-long fellowship in applied political economy and economic policy for advanced undergraduates, early graduate students, and recent graduates in the United States.
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