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

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Missouri University of Science and Technology
Just Landed
United States
2 days ago
Just Landed
Missouri University of Science and Technology is hosting an information session for prospective graduate students interested in its M.S. and Ph.D. programs in Chemistry . The session will introduce Missouri S&T, its faculty and student community, and available research opportunities in chemistry and related areas such as biochemistry. Attendees can learn how a graduate degree may support their academic and career goals, connect with faculty and current students, and explore pathways into graduat...
2 days ago
International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
Germany
4 days ago
Max Planck School Matter to Life in Germany is offering a fully funded, integrated five-year MSc/PhD programme for students interested in chemistry and interdisciplinary molecular sciences. The two-year Master’s phase takes place at Heidelberg University or the University of Göttingen and covers chemistry, molecular systems, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, biomaterials, synthetic biology, complex systems, and the chemistry of living systems. Students then progress to a three-year PhD research p...
4 days ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
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 Bristol
Top university
United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Top university
The University of Bristol’s School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences is inviting applications for postgraduate research study in Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences , with awards available for both PhD and MSc by Research . This programme covers a broad range of research themes, including cancer biology , engineering biology , genome biology , infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance , modulation and translation of immunity , and organelle biology and protein homeostasis . The sch...
2 weeks ago
University of Bristol
Top university
United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
Top university
The University of Bristol is advertising postgraduate research study in Biochemistry through the School of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences. The programme includes both a PhD and an MSc by Research , with research opportunities spanning biochemistry, cancer biology, virology, microbiology, cell biology, immunology, developmental and tissue biology , and related biomedical sciences. The school highlights a strong translational research environment, combining basic discovery science with clini...
2 weeks ago
East Tennessee State University
United States
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters position in protein folding and diabetes research at East Tennessee State University in the Arunagiri Lab , Department of Biological Sciences. The project sits at the intersection of biology , biochemistry , and medical science , with a focus on protein folding and disease-related research. The post is aimed at students with a BSc background in Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or a related discipline. Funding is described as fully funded ...
2 weeks ago
East Tennessee State University
United States
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters position available in protein folding and diabetes research at East Tennessee State University in the Arunagiri Lab , Department of Biological Sciences. This opportunity is aimed at students with a background in Biology , Biochemistry , Biomedical Sciences , Chemistry , Biotechnology , or a related discipline. Prior research experience is preferred, but it is not required. The post states that the position is fully funded . Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until ...
2 weeks ago
University of Florida
United States
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Master's position in Molecular Nematology and Urban Entomology at the University of Florida , within the Haarith Lab and the Department of Entomology and Nematology. This opportunity is aimed at students with a background in Entomology , Biology , Biochemistry , or Genetics , and applicants should have a GPA of 3.25 or above . Prior knowledge of biochemistry and molecular biology is specifically requested. The post highlights that the position is fully funded . The deadline listed i...
2 weeks ago
Polytechnique Montréal
Canada
2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD opportunities are available in Food Residue Valorization within Chemical Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal in the lab of Prof. Gabriela Vollet Marson . The project is aimed at students interested in food engineering, chemical engineering, and biochemistry, with a strong emphasis on laboratory work and analytical methods. This is a good fit for applicants who want to work on converting food residues into valuable products and who have hands-on experimental skills....
2 weeks ago
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Valerie Gabelica
University of Geneva
Switzerland
3 weeks ago
The Biophysical and Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry Laboratory at the University of Geneva is recruiting for a project on the structural mass spectrometry of oligonucleotides and their therapeutic applications. The position is primarily advertised as a PhD opening, but exceptional postdoctoral candidates will also be considered. The research will focus on developing and applying advanced mass spectrometry methods to investigate oligonucleotide structure, higher-order structures, folding, chemica...
3 weeks ago
Cristina Benea-Chelmus
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
3 weeks ago
EPFL’s Hybrid Photonics Laboratory (HYLAB) is advertising a postdoctoral opening in integrated thin-film lithium niobate photonics . The position is hosted by Cristina Benea-Chelmus , Tenure Track Assistant Professor at École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland . This opportunity is aimed at candidates who want to work on cutting-edge photonics , especially in the area of integrated thin-film lithium niobate . The post highlights a strong preference for someone who enjoys ha...
3 weeks ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
1 month ago
EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships for outstanding students beginning a Master’s degree at the École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland . The fellowship is designed for students with strong academic records and notable extracurricular achievements, including sporting, artistic, civic, entrepreneurial, or research-related activities. It is open both to students who earned their Bachelor’s degree at EPFL and to those who completed prior studies at another institution. Fu...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
![]() Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Tenure Track Assistant Professor
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Environmental Chemistry
Soil Science
Soil Ecology
Biogeochemistry
Geochemistry
Has grant
Leitende Ärztin (chief of service)
University Hospital of Zurich
Switzerland
Clinical Nutrition
Immunology
Gut Microbiota
Diabetology
Glucose Metabolism
Professor
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Inorganic Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Organometallic Chemistry
Metal Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics
Switzerland
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Bioinformatics
Bioinformatic
Chemical Biology
Full Professor
University of Basel
Switzerland
Biochemical Engineering
Biochemistry
Biocatalysis
Metalloenzyme
Chemical Biology
Full Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
G Protein-coupled Receptor
Protein Chemistry
Signal Transduction

EPFL Excellence Fellowships are merit-based awards for outstanding students applying to selected master's programmes at EPFL in Switzerland.

The ETH Excellence Scholarship & Opportunity Programme supports outstanding students applying for a Master's degree at ETH Zurich with funding and mentoring.

Fully funded Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships support international researchers and some arts students for research, PhD, postdoctoral, and selected arts master's study in Switzerland.
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