Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Signal Processing in Spain
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U.S. Department of Energy
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United States
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This research opportunity places a student or recent graduate in the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s Test and Assessment Department, within the Test Diagnostics Branch, to support instrumentation development and testing for the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive (CBRNE) testing program. Working under the guidance of a mentor as an ORISE participant, the selected candidate will contribute to the development and fielding of new and upgraded instrumentation equipment used ...
Chemistry
Signal Processing
Mechanical Engineering
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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This research opportunity at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland focuses on radio frequency emitter detection and tracking via passive and active techniques . The project sits within the Army Research Laboratory’s Electromagnetic Spectrum Sciences area and is aimed at developing novel approaches for sensing and operating across the electromagnetic environment. The selected graduate student will work on the design, simulation, and validation of DSP algorithms in Matlab and Py...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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Sejong University
South Korea
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1 month ago
AI & Intelligent Communication (AIIC) Lab at Sejong University is advertising fully funded graduate research positions for Indonesian students in M.S., Ph.D., or Joint M.S.-Ph.D. programs. The lab is led by Prof. Sunghwan Kim . Research areas include AI for communications (deep learning for signal processing and network optimization, AI-assisted design of communication systems), next-generation wireless (reliable and efficient 6G with RSMA, NOMA, and reconfigurable intelligent surfaces), and inf...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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San Diego State University
United States
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2 months ago
PhD openings are available for Fall 2027 in the San Diego State University (SDSU) – University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) in Electrical and Computer Engineering, working with Dr. Tong Huang and a UCSD co-advisor. The research focus is on electric energy systems, especially resilience of electricity infrastructure, domain-tailored AI, cyber-physical security, and modeling/control for inverter-based resource (IBR)-dominated grids. This is a strong fit for a...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language
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Spain
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1 month ago
Closing soon
BCBL Basque Center on Cognition, Brain and Language is offering a funded PhD position in the Speech & Bilingualism research group within the FLLAPP project . The project focuses on auditory processing , foreign-language learning, bilingualism, speech perception and production, and related experimental approaches in cognitive neuroscience and phonetics. The doctoral researcher will develop research questions and experimental designs within one or both FLLAPP work packages, conduct studies with ad...
Psychology
Phonetics
Open Science
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1 month ago
Eneko Iradier Gil
University of the Basque Country
Spain
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity in Trustworthy Framework for Lightweight AI-Assisted Signal Processing (TinyML/DL) at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) , in the Doctoral Program in Information and Communications Technologies in Mobile Networks . The project, titled “Trustworthy Framework for Lightweight AI-Assisted Signal Processing: From Generative Data to Zero-Shot Physical Layer Modules” , focuses on the intersection of Artificial Intelligence , signal processing , and telecommunications . The r...
Computer Science
Signal Processing
Electrical Engineering
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1 month ago
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH
Spain
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3 days ago
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)–BarcelonaTech in Barcelona, Spain, is offering 23 predoctoral doctoral training grants beginning 1 April 2027. The opportunities support PhD research projects across agricultural, computer, electrical, electronic, biomedical, civil, materials and communication engineering, environmental science, physics, and related fields. The grants provide contracts of up to four years, including an optional maximum 12-month post-PhD orientation period. Funding is €2...
Computer Science
Environmental Science
Agriculture
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Living costs in Spain
Estimated costs in Spain.
MonthlyYearly | Spain |
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 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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Popular professors
Professor (Catedrático de Universidad)
Universidade da Coruña
Spain
Research Interests
Internet Of Things
Electromagnetic
Mimo Systems
Wireless Communication
Target Tracking
Catedrático de Universidad (Full Professor)
Universidad de Alicante
Spain
Research Interests
Human-robot Interaction
Curriculum And Instruction
Mobile Robotics
Proprioception
Tactile Sensing
Assistant Professor (Profesor Ayudante Doctor)
Universidad de Zaragoza
Spain
Research Interests
Exercise Physiology
Cardiology
Physiological Monitoring
Arrhythmia
Circulatory Physiology
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Profesor Ayudante Doctor
University of Malaga
Spain
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Music Composition
Signal Processing
Source Separation
High Performance Computing
Professor
Universidad de Alcalá
Spain
Research Interests
Internet Of Things
Hardware Engineering
Signal Processing
Sensor Technology
Localization Algorithms
Associate Professor
Universidad de Jaén
Spain
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Music Composition
Matrix Factorization
Signal Processing
Source Separation
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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.