Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Causal Inference in New Zealand
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RIKEN
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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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Living costs in New Zealand
Estimated costs in New Zealand.
MonthlyYearly |  New Zealand |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | NZ$16.4k $9,600/yr |
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | NZ$12.3k $7,200/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | NZ$641 $375/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | NZ$37.6k $22,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Full Professor & Senator William McMaster Chair in Econometrics
McMaster University
Canada
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Statistics
Nonparametric Methods
Kernel Methods
Regression Analysis
Département de mathématiques Université du Québec à Montréal Montréal Québec Canada
Canada
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Statistics
Causal Inference
Mediation Analysis
Regression Analysis
University of Alberta
Canada
Research Interests
Microeconomics
Statistics
Statistical Inference
Econometric
Propensity Score Analysis
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University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Health Economics
Cohort Study
Causal Inference
New Zealand Studies
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Victoria University of Wellington
New Zealand
Research Interests
Psycholinguistics
Social Psychology
Reasoning
Causal Inference
Intuition
Lecturer
University of Auckland
New Zealand
Research Interests
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Structural Engineering
Sustainable Construction
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Scholarships relevant to you
Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
Fully Funded
New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and TradeNew ZealandCloses Usually around March
New ZealandCloses Usually around MarchManaaki New Zealand Scholarships are New Zealand government scholarships for students from eligible partner countries to undertake funded study, training, or research in New Zealand and selected Pacific institutions.
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New Zealand Government Scholarships
Fully Funded
New Zealand GovernmentNew ZealandCloses Usually around March
New ZealandCloses Usually around MarchNew Zealand Government Scholarships, including Manaaki scholarships, support eligible international students to study in New Zealand with funding for tuition, living costs, travel, insurance, and related study expenses.
Bachelor
Master
PhD
Kelliher Economics Foundation Scholarship
Partially Funded
Kelliher Charitable TrustNew ZealandCloses Usually in April
New ZealandCloses Usually in AprilThe Kelliher Economics Foundation Scholarship supports full-time Economics students at the University of Auckland in honours, master's, and PhD study, with funding aimed at research and study that benefits New Zealand's economic well-being.
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Economics
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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.