Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Spectroscopy in South Korea
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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This research fellowship is offered by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM-CBC) through the ORISE program. The project places participants with a team of scientists and researchers working in a laboratory environment focused on spectroscopy and materials science. As a participant, you will gain hands-on experience with spectroscopic methods and materials science procedures, alongside general laboratory techniques and skills. The work may inc...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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New Today
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This research opportunity at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory is centered on the processing, structure, properties, and performance of high-performance fiber composite materials . The project emphasizes carbon-carbon composites and ultrahigh molecular weight (UHMWPE) fiber-reinforced composites, with hands-on work spanning processing of fibers and films through to performance evaluation. The research is designed to connect how processing choices influence structures that evolve across length scal...
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
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Sambandh Dhal
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
United States
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3 weeks ago
Sambandh Dhal, Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in the Department of Bioproducts and Biosystems Engineering at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, is looking for motivated PhD and Master's students to join the SAGE Lab (Sensing, AI & Green Systems Engineering). The lab works at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, sensing, and sustainable systems. Research interests include machine learning and deep learning, uncertainty-aware AI and uncertainty quantification, compute...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
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3 weeks ago
Parviz Elahi
jazan university
Saudi Arabia
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1 month ago
Assistant Professor Parviz Elahi at Özyeğin University is looking for motivated graduate students to join his research group. Openings are available for an MSc student in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering and a PhD student in the Department of Physics or the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. The research interests include photonics , fiber lasers , laser–matter interaction , spectroscopy , and related areas. This is a strong fit for students interested ...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Spectroscopy
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1 month ago
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Gangtae J.
Gachon University
South Korea
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1 month ago
Gachon University is recruiting a Research Professor / Postdoc in areas related to topological semimetals , nanoscale interconnects , and advanced semiconductor packaging . This opportunity is best suited for candidates with a strong background in materials science , physics , and/or electrical engineering , especially those interested in semiconductor-related research. The post is shared by Gangtae J. , an Assistant Professor at Gachon University . The announcement includes a contact email for ...
Electrical Engineering
Materials Science
Silicon Technology
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Kangnam University
South Korea
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1 month ago
Postdoctoral position available at Kangwon National University in the Department of Geology , working with the Geological Molecular Science (GeMS) Group led by Dr. Kideok Kwon . The project focuses on mineral-fluid interfaces and mineral-water interface research , with emphasis on atomic-scale structures, properties, geochemical processes, interfacial reactivity, and isotope-fractionation processes. The role involves supercomputer-based Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations, Molecular Dyn...
Geology
Chemistry
Materials Science
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1 month ago
Pohang University of Science and Technology
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South Korea
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2 months ago
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Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in experimental quantum physics at the Department of Physics, Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) , South Korea, within the QuantERA-funded ENTUNE project: Entangled and Tunable Nanomechanical Quantum Systems . The position is in the Hybrid Quantum Device group led by Prof. Junho Suh . The research focuses on a new class of superconducting device, the vacuum-gap Josephson junction (vJJ) , where mechanical motion tunes ...
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Materials 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 |
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Radboud University Nijmegen, Faculty of Science
Netherlands
Research Interests
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University of Glasgow
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
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United Kingdom
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Korea Food Research Institute
South Korea
Research Interests
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Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
South Korea
Research Interests
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Spectroscopy
Molecular Physics
Chemistry
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Chungbuk National University
South Korea
Research Interests
Physical Chemistry
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Time-resolved Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy
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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
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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.
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