
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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University of Melbourne
Top university
Australia
1 month ago
Top university
Research Degree Opportunity at The University of Melbourne Project title: Investigating the Health Impacts of Micro- and Nanoplastics: From Nanomaterials and Measurement to Experimental Models and Cell Biology . This interdisciplinary research degree project examines the health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), with a focus on where these particles accumulate in human tissues and how they affect biological systems. The project brings together nanotechnology , analytical chemistry , biom...
1 month ago
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
United States
1 month ago
Applications are open for the Cancer & Cell Biology Graduate Programs at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. The post announces openings for both an MS program and a PhD program in cancer biology/cell biology, with the PhD starting in Summer 2027 and the MS starting in Fall 2027. The program highlights training in cell biology, cancer development, molecular biology, gene therapy, nanotechnology, and targeted cancer treatments. It also emphasizes a strong research environment with 6...
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National Institute of Health Sciences
Japan
1 month ago
National Institute of Health Sciences in Kanagawa, Japan is recruiting a Senior Research Officer in the Food Additives Department . This is a postdoc-equivalent, permanent full-time research position focused on food science , analytical chemistry , and the physicochemical analysis of chemical substances used in food utensils, containers, packaging, toys, and cleaning agents. The role involves organizing material information, developing and implementing analytical methods, and helping establish o...
1 month ago
National Institute for Materials Science
Japan
2 weeks ago
PhD position in Nanomedicine at the Aragon Nanoscience and Materials Institute (INMA) . This opportunity is aimed at candidates interested in research at the intersection of nanoscience, materials science, and biomedical applications. The project title suggests a focus on nanomedicine, which may involve the design, characterization, and biological evaluation of nanoscale materials or platforms for health-related applications. The position is hosted at INMA, a research institute focused on nanosc...
2 weeks ago
Kyoto University
Top university
Japan
1 month ago
Top university
Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine is recruiting a Special Research Fellow for the Industry-Academia Collaboration Promotion Organization in the Advanced Biomedicine Analysis Technology Laboratory . This is a research-support oriented position in the life sciences, with work focused on helping launch new research projects, supporting industry-academia collaboration, and accelerating the social implementation of research outcomes. The role involves hands-on technical support across a wi...
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Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ¥4.5k $30/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | ¥360.0k $2,400/yr |
![]() Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | ¥30.0k $200/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
特定准教授 / Program-Specific Associate Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Metal Chemistry
Nanostructured Materials
High-temperature Alloys
Chiba University
Japan
Organic Chemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Chemical Synthesis
Organic Reactions
Stereoselective Synthesis
Junior Associate Professor
Tokyo Medical and Dental University
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Cell Biology
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Immunotherapy
Liposome Technology
Visiting Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Polymer Chemistry
Biochemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Nanoscience
Self-assembly
Associate Professor
Kyushu Institute of Technology
Japan
Polymer Physics
Cell Biology
Self-assembly
Nanoscience
Molecular Electronics
Professor
Tokyo Institute of Technology
Japan
Biochemical Engineering
Cell Biology
Dna Nanotechnology
Molecular Biology
Nanoscience

JASSO scholarships support international students studying in Japan, mainly through monthly stipends and, in some cases, additional university-based tuition support.

The YLP MEXT Scholarship supports mid-career professionals to pursue selected one-year master's-level Young Leaders' Program courses at designated universities in Japan.

The ADB-Japan Scholarship Program supports full-time master's study in development-related fields at selected institutions in Asia and the Pacific for students from ADB borrowing member countries.
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