Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Materials Engineering in South Korea
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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (EL) is a multidisciplinary research environment focused on environmental science and engineering solutions for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation. This research opportunity sits within the Materials and Surface Science Team (MASS), where the selected participant will work on cross-cutting projects that connect computer science and AI/ML with materials science. Under mentor guidance, the parti...
Computer Science
Data Science
Chemistry
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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
Japan
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4 days ago
The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) is recruiting one full-time researcher at a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent or chief-researcher-equivalent level in the Materials Science Research Division of its Energy Transformation Research Headquarters. The project concerns the evaluation and improvement of long-term reliability in high-voltage, high-current power semiconductor devices and power electronics equipment used for power control applications. Research may addre...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Materials Engineering
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Mahdi Vaezi
Northern Illinois University
United States
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1 week ago
Mahdi Vaezi at Northern Illinois University is recruiting a fully funded Graduate Research Assistant for the NIU Bioplastics Lab , starting in Spring 2027 . The selected student will enroll in the M.S. in Industrial Management and Engineering Technology in NIU’s Department of Engineering Technology while conducting research in a lab focused on bioplastics , biocomposites , polymers , and sustainable materials . This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants with backgrounds in materials ...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
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1 month ago
Funded opportunities are available at Université de Sherbrooke in Canada for Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral candidates working on the ATLAS II research project focused on predictive digital engineering for the lightweighting of recreational vehicles, including snowmobiles. The project combines mechanical engineering , materials science , manufacturing processes , numerical modeling , AI , and digital twins . Research topics include advanced aluminum alloys, alloy characterization, hot forming, ...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
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Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
South Korea
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1 month ago
Applications are open for GIST Spring 2027 Graduate Admissions at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology in South Korea . This post highlights fully supported Master’s and PhD opportunities , including Integrated MS–PhD study options for international students. The announcement is relevant for applicants interested in graduate research in science and technology fields such as Biology , Chemistry , Physics , Computer Science , Electrical Engineering , Materials Science , Mechanical Engin...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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Living costs in South Korea
Estimated costs in South Korea.
MonthlyYearly | South Korea |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | ₩638.4k $480/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | ₩718.2k $540/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | ₩798.0k $600/yr |
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | ₩79.8k $60/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Visiting Professor
Univerzita Palackého v Olomouci
Czech Republic
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Electrocatalysis
Organic Electronics
Supramolecular Chemistry
Associate Professor
Lappeenranta University of Technology
Finland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Nanomechanics
Wear Analysis
Full Professor
University of Ottawa
Canada
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Biomaterial
Materials Science
Neuroengineering
Professors you could contact
University of Ulsan
South Korea
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Condensed Matter Physics
Semiconductor Physics
Transistor Technology
Heterostructure Engineering
School of Electrical Engineering Korea University Seoul 02841 Republic of Korea
South Korea
Research Interests
Hardware Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Transistor Technology
Semiconductor Physics
Vlsi Design
Assistant Professor
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
South Korea
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Non-destructive Testing
Construction Materials Engineering
Cement Chemistry
Scholarships relevant to you
UST Scholarship South Korea
Fully Funded
University of Science and Technology (UST)South KoreaAnnual
South KoreaAnnualThe UST Scholarship South Korea refers to funded graduate study opportunities at the University of Science and Technology in South Korea, mainly for master's and PhD students at UST’s research institute campuses.
Master
PhD
Biology
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KAIST International Graduate Scholarship
Fully Funded
Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)South KoreaBiannual
South KoreaBiannualKAIST International Graduate Scholarship supports international students admitted to KAIST graduate programmes in South Korea, typically covering tuition and providing living support.
Master
PhD
Biology
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