Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Plant Biology in New Zealand
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University of New Brunswick
Canada
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1 week ago
New Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) opportunity at the University of New Brunswick in Canada . The project is titled High-throughput phenotyping black spruce stress resilience and is co-supervised by Dr. Funda Ogut (Canadian Forest Services) and Dr. Christopher Wong (ForEM). The research focuses on how climate change-driven drought and spruce budworm disturbances affect forest health and productivity, with an emphasis on improving resilience in black spruce populations. The successful candi...
Physiology
Environmental Science
Plant Biology
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1 week ago
Texas A&M University
United States
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2 weeks ago
Texas A&M University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is advertising a fully funded M.S. and Ph.D. position in Turfgrass Management in the United States. The opportunity is centered on turfgrass management with related academic areas including agronomy , horticulture , plant science , and soil science . The post indicates that applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields, or a closely related discipline, and should bring experience in turfgrass maintenance and manageme...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+5 more
2 weeks ago
Texas A&M University
United States
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD positions are available in Turfgrass Management at Texas A&M University in Dr. Baoxin Chang’s Turfgrass Program, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. The opportunity is aimed at students with a background in turfgrass management , agronomy , horticulture , plant science , or soil science , especially those with prior experience in turfgrass maintenance and management. The post indicates the positions are fully funded and are for a Spring 2027 start. To apply, email ...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+5 more
2 weeks ago
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University of Florida
United States
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3 months ago
Graduate Student Opportunity: M.Sc. or Ph.D. Assistantship in Plant-Microbe Interactions at the University of Florida , Department of Plant Pathology. The Martins Lab is seeking motivated graduate students to join a multi-state USDA-NIFA project, Hunting for Healthy Soils . The research focuses on how soil micro-predators shape microbial communities and promote plant health in organic production systems . This opportunity is well suited to students interested in plant pathology , microbiology , ...
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
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3 months ago
Jason Unrine
University of Kentucky
United States
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6 months ago
PhD Graduate Research Assistantship in Integrated Plant and Soil Sciences at the University of Kentucky . This opportunity is for a highly motivated PhD student to work in the Department of Soil Science and the Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology under the direction of Prof. Jason Unrine . The research is centered on the biogeochemistry and plant physiology of rare earth elements (REEs) , with a specialization in Environmental Sciences and Ecosystem Ecology . The project asks ho...
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Ecology
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6 months ago
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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Senior Lecturer
Massey University
New Zealand
Research Interests
Crop Science
Food Science
Plant Biology
Postharvest Physiology
Grain Science
Chief Scientific Officer
Nutraceutical Company
New Zealand
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemical Engineering
Plant Immunity
Plant-microbe Interaction
Bacteriophage
Has grant
Senior Lecturer
Lincoln University
New Zealand
Research Interests
Landscape Architecture
Agronomy
Land Use
Urban Ecology
Landscape Ecology
Has grant
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Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships
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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.
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Kelliher Economics Foundation Scholarship
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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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Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
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