Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Catalysis in Spain
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University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
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5 days ago
Top university
The University of Edinburgh offers a Materials and Processes MScR, a postgraduate research master's programme based at the Institute for Materials and Processes within the School of Engineering. It is available full-time over one year or part-time over two years, with multiple start dates and study at the King's Buildings campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. The programme is suitable for students seeking specialist research training in materials science, materials processing, chemical engineerin...
Biomedical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
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5 days ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
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2 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is offering a Master Thesis in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, geoscience, and related fields focused on the synthesis and characterization of NiAl layered double hydroxides as precursors for Ni-based CO₂ methanation catalysts . The project is rooted in power-to-gas technologies and the Sabatier reaction , aiming to convert hydrogen and carbon dioxide into synthetic methane. The research goal is to understand the structure-activity relationship o...
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
+2 more
2 weeks ago
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Roger Pero-Gascon
University of Barcelona
Spain
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1 month ago
PhD Opportunity in Analytical Chemistry / Biomedicine at the University of Barcelona The Bioanàlisi Research Group in the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Barcelona is seeking highly motivated candidates for a PhD linked to the FPU 2026 fellowship . The group works on developing and applying advanced analytical methods for challenging problems in biomedicine , pharmaceutical analysis , and agri-food science . Research areas / keywords: analytical chemistry, biomedicine, pharmaceutical analysi...
Chemistry
Agriculture
Biology
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1 month ago
Jesus Sanjose-Orduna
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Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia
Spain
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4 weeks ago
Closing soon
The Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) is offering a fully funded PhD programme in chemistry for exceptional graduate students from around the world. This third call is for a doctoral project titled AI-Accelerated Photochemical Upgrading of Pollutants in Flow , supervised by Dr. Jesus Sanjose-Orduna and Prof. Monica Perez-Temprano at ICIQ in Tarragona, Spain, in collaboration with the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV). The project sits at the intersection of chemistry, catalysis...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
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4 weeks ago
Universitat Rovira i Virgili
Spain
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1 month ago
🎓 The Chemosens Research Group (Grup de recerca en Quimiometria i Sensòrica per a solucions analítiques, CHEMOSENS) is inviting interested candidates to explore PhD funding opportunities in chemometrics , chemical sensors , and analytical chemistry . The group is not advertising a single fixed PhD vacancy; instead, it offers to work with suitable candidates to build competitive applications for a range of doctoral funding schemes at the national, regional, European, and international levels. Men...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Analytical Chemistry
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1 month ago
Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | €138 $150/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €2.8k $3,000/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
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Associate Professor
University of the Basque Country
Spain
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
High-temperature Oxidation
Advanced Oxidation Processes
Lecturer
University of Barcelona
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Electronic Structure
Photoelectrocatalysis
Transition Metal Chemistry
Profesor Titular de Universidad
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spain
Research Interests
Petrochemical Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Green Chemistry
Gas Adsorption
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Profesor Titular de Universidad
Universidad de Cádiz
Spain
Research Interests
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Coordination Chemistry
Professor
University of Malaga
Spain
Research Interests
Organic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Catalysis
Chemical Synthesis
Organocatalysis
Instituto de Tecnología Química
Spain
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Catalysis
Organic Reactions
Metal Chemistry
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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.