
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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German Academic Exchange Service
Just Landed
Germany
2 days ago
Just Landed
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...
2 days ago
King's College London
United Kingdom
4 days ago
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...
4 days ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
The University of Edinburgh is accepting applications for the full-time MScR Korean Studies , a one-year Master’s by Research programme beginning in September 2027. The programme is based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures and is designed for students who want to complete an independent research project in Korean studies, either as a stand-alone qualification or as preparation for a future PhD. Students receive training in research skills and methods, complete two 6,000-word re...
1 week ago
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Germany
2 weeks ago
DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) offers fully funded Master's and PhD scholarships in Germany for professionals from developing countries. The programme is designed for applicants with at least two years of work experience and supports development-oriented postgraduate study across participating university courses. Funding mentioned in the post includes a monthly stipend of about €934 for Master's students and €1,200 for PhD candidates, plus health insurance and a travel allo...
2 weeks ago
Sciences Po
France
2 weeks ago
Sciences Po is promoting the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027 , a fully funded two-year Master's degree opportunity in Paris, France for academically outstanding young leaders from the African continent. The scholarship covers full tuition , a living stipend , housing allowance , and visa support . The post highlights a strong fit for students interested in public policy and related social science fields at Sciences Po. Eligibility highlights: academically outstanding young leaders fr...
2 weeks ago
European Commission
Belgium
2 weeks ago
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degrees (EMJM) 2027/29 is a major fully funded Master’s scholarship programme supported by the European Commission . It allows students to study at 3 to 4 universities/countries across Europe and beyond while earning a combined Master’s degree . The post highlights study areas such as public policy , energy , and environmental sciences , making it attractive for applicants interested in interdisciplinary European graduate study. Funding includes tuition coverage , a t...
2 weeks ago
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD)
Germany
3 weeks ago
DAAD is promoting the Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Public Policy and Good Governance) 2027 , a fully funded Master’s scholarship for graduates from developing countries who want to prepare for leadership roles in public administration, civil society, and economic policy . The programme is designed for future leaders in politics, law, economics, and administration with a focus on good governance . Funding includes a monthly stipend of €934 , health insurance , and travel allowances . This is a schol...
3 weeks ago
Erasmus Mundus EMINENT Consortium
Greece
1 month ago
Mundus MAPP (Master in Public Policy) is a fully funded 2-year joint Master’s program offered by an Erasmus Mundus consortium across top European institutions. The program focuses on public policy , governance , cross-border European mobility , and empirical social science research . It is designed for international students interested in policy analysis, governance, and comparative public policy training in Europe. Funding: tuition is covered and selected students receive a €1,400/month living ...
1 month ago
University of Cambridge
Top university
United Kingdom
1 month ago
Top university
Fully funded Master’s opportunity at the University of Cambridge through the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program . This scholarship is aimed at early-to-mid-career African professionals who want to pursue a full-time, one-year Master’s degree in fields such as Computer Science , Agriculture , Economics , Environmental Sciences , STEM, and Public Policy. The programme is designed to support scholars who are committed to sustainable development, climate resilience, innovation, and social impact...
1 month ago
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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
Assistant Professor in Political Science & Public Administration (Tenure Track)
University of Bologna
Italy
Comparative Politics
Public Administration
Innovation Policy
Governance
Policy And Governance
Associate Professor
Research Institute for Humanity and Nature
Japan
Environmental Politics
Development Economics
Political Ecology
International Development
Sustainable Development
Professor of Migration Policy Analysis
University of Hildesheim
Germany
Political Sociology
Labor Economics
Immigration Studies
Workforce Retention
Political Psychology
Visiting Professor
Ritsumeikan University
Japan
Public Policy
Epidemiology
Policy And Governance
Public Finance
Sociology Of Education
Associate Professor
Tohoku University
Japan
Epidemiology
Health Economics
Cancer Epidemiology
Smoking Cessation
Pandemic Preparedness
Professor
University of Tokyo
Japan
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Plant Ecology
Boreal Ecology
Functional Ecology

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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