Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Biophysics in Netherlands
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International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
Germany
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4 days ago
Max Planck School Matter to Life in Germany is offering a fully funded, integrated five-year MSc/PhD programme for students interested in chemistry and interdisciplinary molecular sciences. The two-year Master’s phase takes place at Heidelberg University or the University of Göttingen and covers chemistry, molecular systems, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, biomaterials, synthetic biology, complex systems, and the chemistry of living systems. Students then progress to a three-year PhD research p...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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RIKEN
Japan
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4 days ago
RIKEN’s Research Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting one Researcher, Special Researcher/Postdoctoral Fellow, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The fixed-term position is available from April 1, 2027 or by consultation and will study fundamental principles governing cells and multicellular populations. The team combines mathematical science and life science to investigate order formation in living systems, including cellular pola...
Cell Biology
Biophysics
Biology
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University of Sydney
Top university
Australia
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1 month ago
Top university
2 fully funded PhD positions are available at the University of Sydney in the School of Biomedical Engineering with Dr. Kaiyue Ma . The research sits at the intersection of genetics , molecular biology , and translational biomedical science, with a strong focus on turning biodiversity discoveries into real-world applications. Key themes include medical genetics (variant interpretation, neuromuscular diseases such as FSHD and Duchenne/Becker), molecular biotechnologies (gene editing and gene ther...
Immunology
Biochemistry
Computer Science
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1 month ago
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Knut Drescher
University of Basel
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
PhD student – Molecular microbiology of bacterial biofilms at the Biozentrum, University of Basel (Switzerland). The research group of Prof. Knut Drescher is seeking a PhD student to study the molecular microbiology of bacterial biofilms . The project focuses on how biofilm communities develop emergent behaviors that do not occur in isolated bacterial cells, with relevance to both basic biology and human infections. Research topics include bacterial biofilms , transcriptomics , genetics , confoc...
Microbiology
Biology
Microscopy
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Imperial College London
Top university
United Kingdom
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1 month ago
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Imperial College London is advertising the President’s PhD Scholarships 2027–28 , a fully funded doctoral opportunity for outstanding graduates worldwide. The scholarship supports independent PhD research under the guidance of an academic supervisor at Imperial College London. Funding includes full PhD tuition fees , an annual stipend of £27,036 for living expenses, and £2,000 per year for research consumables during the first three years. Scholars also gain access to Imperial’s Early Career Res...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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Imperial College London
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United Kingdom
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PhD Scholarship: AI-Driven Antibody and Protein Design, from Algorithm to Experiment at Imperial College London , Department of Chemical Engineering, with Dr Pietro Sormanni . The Sormanni Lab develops data-driven technologies for rational antibody design and protein design , combining artificial intelligence , laboratory directed evolution, and biophysics to create new or improved antibodies and proteins. The project offers two complementary directions: (1) methods development focused on comput...
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Biomedical Engineering
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Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly |  Netherlands |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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University of Groningen
Netherlands
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University of Groningen
Netherlands
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Vrije Universiteit (VU)
Netherlands
Research Interests
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Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Membrane Biology
Transmission Electron Microscopy
Molecular Electronics
European Research Institute for the Biology of Ageing University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Biophysics
Nuclear Biology
Active Molecular Systems Stratingh Institute for Chemistry University of Groningen Nijenborgh 7 9747
Netherlands
Research Interests
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Biophysics
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Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship
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Leiden University Fund and Lutfia Rabbani FoundationNetherlandsAnnual
NetherlandsAnnualThis scholarship supports short study or research exchanges between Europe and the Arab region, including opportunities connected with Leiden University.
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Radboud Scholarship Programme
Partially Funded
Radboud UniversityNetherlandsAnnual
NetherlandsAnnualThe Radboud Scholarship Programme supports talented international students from outside the European Economic Area to study an English-taught master's degree at Radboud University in the Netherlands.
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TU Delft Justus & Louise van Effen Excellence Scholarships
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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)NetherlandsAnnual
NetherlandsAnnualA prestigious TU Delft scholarship for outstanding international master's applicants, offering substantial financial support to study in the Netherlands.
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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.