Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Causal Inference in Portugal
No perfect match, but here’s what’s close
Sign up to get smarter filters and better matches.
RIKEN
Japan
.
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...
Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
+6 more
2 months ago
Tell ApplyKite Twin what you're looking for
It searches every opening by meaning, not keywords, and learns what you want as you go.
Living costs in Portugal
Estimated costs in Portugal.
MonthlyYearly |  Portugal |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €4.4k $4,800/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | €322 $350/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €386 $420/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €386 $420/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Assitant Professor
Wilfrid Laurier University
Canada
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Sports Journalism
Competitive Sports
Genetic Diversity
Pathogen Detection
National Centre for Youth Substance Use Research The University of Queensland Brisbane Australia
Australia
Research Interests
Epidemiology
Pharmacotherapy
Addiction Studies
Smoking Cessation
Cannabinoid Research
Associate Professor
McGill University
Canada
Research Interests
Pharmacotherapy
Cardiology
Diabetology
Pharmacoepidemiology
Cardiometabolic Health
Professors you could contact
Assistant Professor
Universidade da Beira Interior
Portugal
Research Interests
Statistics
Biostatistics
Model Theory
Causal Inference
Analytical Modeling
Banco de Portugal
Portugal
Research Interests
Statistics
Biostatistics
Regression Analysis
Statistical Modelling
Density Estimation
Celfinet (Portugal)
Portugal
Research Interests
Internet Of Things
Electromagnetic
Distributed Sensing
Massive Mimo
Wireless Communication
Explore other paths
ApplyKite Twin
Not sure which position is right for you?
Your Twin reads your CV, searches every position by meaning, not keywords, and learns what you want as you apply. Ask it anything about your application.
Quick
Questions
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.