
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026

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University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
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PhD and MScR opportunities in Genetics and Molecular Medicine are available at the University of Edinburgh , within the MRC Human Genetics Unit and the School of Genetics and Cancer . The programme is research-focused and highlights strengths in genetics , molecular biology , biochemistry , cell biology , and especially computational biology . This is a postgraduate research programme with both PhD and MScR routes. Study options include full-time and part-time modes, with multiple start dates. T...
1 week ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
Genetics and Genomics PhD and MScR at the University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate research opportunity in animal science focused on genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, computational biology, quantitative genetics, and modelling of complex animal systems. The programme is based in the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies , within the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine , with research activity centred at the Roslin Institute on the Easter Bush campus in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. R...
1 week ago
North Carolina State University
United States
1 week ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD positions are available in Food Microbiology and Safety at North Carolina State University , in Dr. Mairui Gao’s Lab within the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in biology , food science , microbiology , food safety , and related applied research areas. The post highlights both wet-lab and computational research experience as preferred, suggesting projects may involve experimental micro...
1 week ago
Helmholtz Munich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master's position at Helmholtz Munich in single-cell multi-omics for chronic lung diseases . The project is hosted by the Luecken Lab and Lehmann Lab at the Institute for Computational Biology and Lung Health . It is a strong fit for students interested in bioinformatics , computational biology , single-cell analysis , and data-driven biomedical research. Eligibility: applicants should be Master's students in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field, and should have...
2 weeks ago
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Germany
2 weeks ago
Master Thesis opportunity at Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH , Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1), Modeling and Simulation Group. The project sits at the interface of computational systems biology , mathematics/statistics , and open research software development. The topic is Efficient Markov Chain Monte Carlo Techniques for Studying Large-scale Metabolic Models , with a focus on Bayesian inference for high-dimensional parameter estimation in biochemical networks and metabol...
2 weeks ago
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Juliette Griffié
Stockholm University
Sweden
2 weeks ago
PhD student in Bioinformatics at Stockholm University , Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics, within the Computational Microscopy for Cell Biology (CMCB) laboratory led by Assistant Professor Juliette Griffié . The project, titled AI for Multimodal Biology and Microscopy , focuses on developing next-generation generative AI and representation learning methods for integrating and interpreting complex biological datasets, with a strong emphasis on microscopy . The work sits at the intersectio...
2 weeks ago
Linköping University
Sweden
3 weeks ago
Postdoc in cancer systems biology at Linköping University, Sweden This postdoctoral opening is in the Division of Surgery, Oncology, and Orthopaedics (KOO), Department of Biomedical and Clinical Sciences (BKV), Faculty of Medicine, Linköping University. The project sits at the interface of cancer biology , immuno-oncology , systems biology , bioinformatics , and artificial intelligence , with a strong focus on metastatic progression, treatment resistance, and precision oncology. The recruited po...
3 weeks ago
Umeå University
Sweden
6 days ago
Umeå University in Sweden invites applications for a full-time PhD student position in molecular biology , linked to the national DDLS doctoral school in data-driven epidemiology and infection biology . The doctoral project is located at the Department of Molecular Biology and is expected to begin in January 2027, or by agreement. The research lies at the intersection of molecular biology, bioinformatics, computational biology, and data science. The research group develops single-cell multiomic ...
6 days ago
Estimated costs in Sweden.
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![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | kr6.3k $600/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | kr6.3k $600/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | kr25.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | kr56.7k $5,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
Göteborgs Universitet
Sweden
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Tumor Microenvironment
Next-generation Sequencing
Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
Biochemical Engineering
Microbiology
Yeast Biology
Metabolic Biology
Biomass Valorization
Professor
University of Gothenburg
Sweden
Clinical Nutrition
Microbiology
Gut Microbiota
Metabolic Biology
Digestive Physiology
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Computational Biology
Metabolic Biology
Proteostasis
Group Leader in Computational Metabolic Engineering
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Metabolic Biology
Computational Biology
Metabolic Engineering
Professor at Stockholm University
Stockholm University
Sweden
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Protein-protein Interaction

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