Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Causal Inference in Netherlands
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RIKEN
Japan
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2 months ago
RIKEN’s Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting for the AI Biology Research Team in Kobe, Japan. This is a fixed-term research opening for a Researcher / Special Researcher / Research Associate working on AI biology , experimental automation , research automation , and laboratory automation . The team’s projects focus on building AI scientists and robotic laboratories that can handle hypothesis generation, experimental strategy, experimental design, experiment execution, result int...
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Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
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ESSEC Business School
France
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3 months ago
Fully funded PhD position in Experimental Economics is available at Thema, ESSEC Business School, and CY Cergy Paris Université in Cergy-Pontoise, France. The opportunity is a 3-year PhD starting in Autumn 2026 . The post is relevant for candidates interested in economics, especially experimental economics and related research on decision-making, behavior, and empirical methods. Funding: The position is described as fully funded. No additional stipend, tuition, or fee details are provided in the...
Business
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Economics
3 months ago
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
Popular professors
Prof. dr. ir.
Erasmus MC
Netherlands
Research Interests
Artificial Intelligence
Statistics
Medical Science
Responsible Ai
Computer Science
Associate Professor
Erasmus University Rotterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Statistics
Regression Analysis
Robust Statistics
Heterogeneity
Head of Clinical Motion Analysis Laboratory & Associate Professor
Amsterdam UMC
Netherlands
Research Interests
Neuropsychology
Orthopedic
Biomedical Engineering
Medical Science
Gait Analysis
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Tilburg University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Social Psychology
Propensity Score Analysis
Causal Inference
Cohort Study
Utrecht University
Netherlands
Research Interests
Social Psychology
Behavioral Economics
Psychology
Affective Neuroscience
Temporal Dynamics
University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Well-being Studies
Cohort Study
Causal Inference
Scholarships relevant to you
Leiden University Fund – Lutfia Rabbani Foundation Scholarship
Partially Funded
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.