Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Signal Processing in Japan
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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This research opportunity places a student or recent graduate in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Test and Assessment Department, within the Test Diagnostics Branch, to support instrumentation development and testing for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) testing program. Working under the guidance of a mentor as an ORISE participant, the selected candidate will contribute to the development and fielding of new and upgraded instrumentation equipment used ...
Chemistry
Signal Processing
Mechanical Engineering
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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New Today
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This research opportunity at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland focuses on radio frequency emitter detection and tracking via passive and active techniques . The project sits within the Army Research Laboratory’s Electromagnetic Spectrum Sciences area and is aimed at developing novel approaches for sensing and operating across the electromagnetic environment. The selected graduate student will work on the design, simulation, and validation of DSP algorithms in Matlab and Py...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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Sejong University
South Korea
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1 month ago
AI & Intelligent Communication (AIIC) Lab at Sejong University is advertising fully funded graduate research positions for Indonesian students in M.S., Ph.D., or Joint M.S.-Ph.D. programs. The lab is led by Prof. Sunghwan Kim . Research areas include AI for communications (deep learning for signal processing and network optimization, AI-assisted design of communication systems), next-generation wireless (reliable and efficient 6G with RSMA, NOMA, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces), and inf...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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1 month ago
San Diego State University
United States
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2 months ago
PhD openings are available for Fall 2027 in the San Diego State University (SDSU) – University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, working with Dr. Tong Huang and a UCSD co-advisor. The research focus is on electric energy systems, especially resilience of electricity infrastructure, domain-tailored AI, cyber-physical security, and modeling/control for inverter-based resource (IBR)-dominated grids. This is a strong fit for a...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
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3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the University of East Anglia (Norwich, United Kingdom) in Artificial Intelligence , Computer Vision , Machine Learning , Remote Sensing , Data Science , and Environmental Science . This funded PhD project, supervised by Dr M Mackiewicz in the School of Computing Sciences, focuses on multispectral and hyperspectral imaging for the aerial detection and monitoring of marine litter . The project aims to improve automated classification and quantification of litter materials using...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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3 weeks ago
University of Barcelona
Closing soon
Spain
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2 months ago
Closing soon
PhD opportunity at the University of Barcelona in Spain for research at the intersection of RF/microwave engineering , 3D printing , electromagnetics , and biomedical engineering . The Radiofrequency Group (GRAF) in the Electronic and Biomedical Engineering Department is seeking strong candidates for an FPI/FPU predoctoral fellowship to work on an interdisciplinary project involving planar RF and microwave sensors, 3D-printed structures and devices, biomedical and bioanalytical applications, cha...
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
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2 months ago
Living costs in Japan
Estimated costs in Japan.
MonthlyYearly |  Japan |
|---|---|
 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
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Drexel University
United States
Research Interests
Power System
Energy Engineering
Power Electronic
Wireless Power Transfer
Electrical Engineering
Associate Professor
Western University
Canada
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Pharmacology
Machine Learning
Bioinformatics
Prognostic Biomarker
Professor
George Mason University
United States
Research Interests
Medical Imaging
Radiology
Ultrasonography
Electromyography
Cardiovascular Biomechanics
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Associate Professor
Kyoto University
Japan
Research Interests
Electromagnetic
Medical Imaging
Radar Technology
Physiological Monitoring
Signal Processing
Professor
Osaka University
Japan
Research Interests
Statistics
Biostatistics
Signal Processing
Computer Science
Mathematics
Yokohama National University
Japan
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Electromagnetic
Signal Processing
Phased Array
Compressed Sensing
Scholarships relevant to you
JASSO Scholarship
Varies
Japan Student Services OrganizationJapanAnnual
JapanAnnualJASSO scholarships support international students studying in Japan, mainly through monthly stipends and, in some cases, additional university-based tuition support.
Bachelor
Master
PhD
YLP MEXT Scholarship
Fully Funded
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Government of JapanJapanAnnual
JapanAnnualThe YLP MEXT Scholarship supports mid-career professionals to pursue selected one-year master's-level Young Leaders' Program courses at designated universities in Japan.
Master
Business
Law
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program
Fully Funded
Asian Development Bank and the Government of JapanJapanAnnual
JapanAnnualThe 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.
Master
Agriculture
Biomedical_Eng
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.