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

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RIKEN
Japan
4 days ago
RIKEN’s Research Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research is recruiting one Researcher, Special Researcher/Postdoctoral Fellow, or Research Associate for the Physical Biology Research Team in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan. The fixed-term position is available from April 1, 2027 or by consultation and will study fundamental principles governing cells and multicellular populations. The team combines mathematical science and life science to investigate order formation in living systems, including cellular pola...
4 days ago
Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
5 days ago
Funded Master’s and PhD positions are available in Dr. Rony Chidiac’s Group (Chidiac Lab) within the Department of Pharmacology-Physiology at the Centre de recherche du CHUS (CRCHUS), Université de Sherbrooke, Canada. The research focuses on human pluripotent stem cell (hPSC)-derived choroidal endothelial cells for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) disease modeling. The project is suited to students interested in stem cell biology, vascular biology, ocular diseases, pharmacology, and cell b...
5 days ago
University of Edinburgh
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
PhD and MScR opportunity in Integrative Physiology at the University of Edinburgh , within the Centre for Discovery Brain Sciences and the School of Neurological and Cardiovascular Sciences. The programme is based at Edinburgh BioQuarter in the United Kingdom and focuses on understanding fundamental mechanisms and pathways relevant to human function in health and disease across the life course. Research in this area spans molecular, cellular, systems, and behavioural biology , with strong links ...
1 week ago
University of Edinburgh
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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 Bristol
Top university
United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
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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
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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
Forschungszentrum Jülich
Closing soon
Germany
2 weeks ago
Closing soon
Master thesis opportunity at the Institute of Bio- and Geosciences – Biotechnology (IBG-1) , Forschungszentrum Jülich, in the Microscale Bioengineering research group. The project focuses on the photosynthetic activity of photoautotrophic organisms at the single-cell level . You will work with a microscope-based saturation pulse method developed by the group (similar to PAM fluorometry) inside a microfluidic system , combining experimental biotechnology with fluorescence microscopy , computer-as...
2 weeks ago
Iowa State University
United States
2 weeks ago
Masters and PhD admission is open in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at Iowa State University (ISU). This opportunity is aimed at students interested in molecular biology, cell biology, and developmental biology, with a strong life sciences focus. The post announces that the application portal is now open for Fall 2027 admission. Institution: Iowa State University, United States. Degree levels: Masters and PhD. Funding: not specified in the post. Eligibility: no detailed requiremen...
2 weeks ago
University of Melbourne
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Australia
1 month ago
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Research Degree Opportunity at The University of Melbourne Project title: Investigating the Health Impacts of Micro- and Nanoplastics: From Nanomaterials and Measurement to Experimental Models and Cell Biology . This interdisciplinary research degree project examines the health impacts of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs), with a focus on where these particles accumulate in human tissues and how they affect biological systems. The project brings together nanotechnology , analytical chemistry , biom...
1 month ago
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Martin Fussenegger
ETH Zurich
Switzerland
4 weeks ago
Postdoctoral Position for Synthetic Biology-Inspired Therapies at ETH Zurich (Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering, D-BSSE), Basel, Switzerland. The Biotechnology and Bioengineering group led by Prof. Martin Fussenegger invites exceptional candidates to apply for a postdoctoral position in pioneering projects developing synthetic biology-inspired human therapies. The research sits at the intersection of biology, biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, molecular engineering, cel...
4 weeks ago
University of Basel
Switzerland
4 days ago
Fully funded PhD position in molecular microbiology is available at the Drescher Lab, Biozentrum, University of Basel, Switzerland . The doctoral thesis will investigate emergent behaviours in bacterial biofilm communities , with a focus on molecular microbiology and bacterial community biology. The project may involve approaches such as transcriptomics, bacterial genetics, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, and microfluidic systems. Applicants should hold a Master's degree with a research the...
4 days ago
University of Geneva
Switzerland
3 weeks ago
📢 The University of Geneva Life Sciences PhD School is approaching its November call, with many laboratories recruiting PhD students across modern life sciences. This opportunity is aimed at students interested in Life Sciences , Biology , and related research areas. The post highlights a dynamic and international research environment in Geneva, Switzerland , and points applicants to the PhD School portal for available positions. Research themes mentioned in the post include structural cell biol...
3 weeks 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
University of Bern
Switzerland
Microbiology
Virology
Sars-cov-2
Vaccine Development
Host-pathogen Interaction
Professor
University of Lausanne
Switzerland
Microbiology
Cell Biology
Genome Engineering
Bacterial Genetics
Pathogen Biology
Full Professor
Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL)
Switzerland
Microbiology
Virology
Pathogen Biology
Bacteria
Biofilm Formation
Professor
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Eukaryotic Biology
Membrane Trafficking
Pathogen Biology
Associate Professor
ETH-Bereich Hochschulen
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Fate
Morphogenesis
Tissue Biology
Professor
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Cell Biology
Biostatistics
Next-generation Sequencing
Flow Cytometry
Transcriptomic

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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