Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Plant Biology in United Kingdom
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University of New Brunswick
Canada
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1 week ago
New Master of Science in Forestry (MScF) opportunity at the University of New Brunswick in Canada . The project is titled High-throughput phenotyping black spruce stress resilience and is co-supervised by Dr. Funda Ogut (Canadian Forest Services) and Dr. Christopher Wong (ForEM). The research focuses on how climate change-driven drought and spruce budworm disturbances affect forest health and productivity, with an emphasis on improving resilience in black spruce populations. The successful candi...
Physiology
Environmental Science
Plant Biology
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1 week ago
Texas A&M University
United States
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2 weeks ago
Texas A&M University’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is advertising a fully funded M.S. and Ph.D. position in Turfgrass Management in the United States. The opportunity is centered on turfgrass management with related academic areas including agronomy , horticulture , plant science , and soil science . The post indicates that applicants should have a bachelor’s degree in one of these fields, or a closely related discipline, and should bring experience in turfgrass maintenance and manageme...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+5 more
2 weeks ago
Texas A&M University
United States
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2 weeks ago
Fully funded Masters and PhD positions are available in Turfgrass Management at Texas A&M University in Dr. Baoxin Chang’s Turfgrass Program, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. The opportunity is aimed at students with a background in turfgrass management , agronomy , horticulture , plant science , or soil science , especially those with prior experience in turfgrass maintenance and management. The post indicates the positions are fully funded and are for a Spring 2027 start. To apply, email ...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Plant Biology
+5 more
2 weeks ago
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University of East Anglia
United Kingdom
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1 week ago
[Fully funded studentship covering fees, maintenance stipend of £21,805 p.a. for 2026/27, and a research training and support grant (RTSG). Limited international fee waivers available; does not cover relocation, visa costs, or the health surcharge.] PhD Studentship at the University of East Anglia: Balancing Wheat Rust Resilience and Soil Microbial Diversity This PhD project investigates how disrupting wheat disease susceptibility genes changes root exudation and shapes the wheat rhizosphere mic...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biology
+4 more
1 week ago
University of Dundee
United Kingdom
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2 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the University of Dundee / James Hutton Institute in plant science, focusing on how plants respond to warming temperatures and how temperature controls stomata development. The project, “EASTBIO - How Plants Breathe in a Warming World: Temperature Control of Stomata Development,” is based in Dundee, United Kingdom, and is supervised by Dr Martin Balcerowicz and Dr Sarah McKim. It investigates thermomorphogenesis in Arabidopsis thaliana and explores whether similar hormonal reg...
Molecular Biology
Environmental Science
Agriculture
+6 more
2 weeks ago
John Innes Centre
United Kingdom
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3 weeks ago
PhD opportunity at the John Innes Centre in Norwich, United Kingdom, within the Norwich Research Park Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme (NRPDTP). The project asks how connections between plant cells and their neighbours control how a cell responds, focusing on plasmodesmata, cell-to-cell connectivity, and immune-associated gene expression. The research explores how plasmodesmal opening/closure affects the movement of molecules between cells and how this relates to plant responses to pathog...
Molecular Biology
Agriculture
Plant Biology
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3 weeks ago
Living costs in United Kingdom
Estimated costs in United Kingdom.
MonthlyYearly | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
 University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | £5.1k $6,500/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | £948 $1,200/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | £474 $600/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | £758 $960/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Professor at Yorkshire Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership
University of Leeds
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Condensed Matter Physics
Structural Biology
Biology
Computational Imaging
Senior Lecturer in Evolutionary Biology at Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
United Kingdom
Professor of Plant Environmental Signalling
University of Sheffield
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Plant Immunity
Plant-pathogen Interaction
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University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Botany
Crop Science
Plant Biology
Photosynthesis
Phytohormones
Professor/Chair of Plant Biochemistry
Royal Holloway University of London Faculty of Science
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Crop Science
Botany
Plant Biology
Seed Science
Plant Breeding
Professor
University of Cambridge
United Kingdom
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Botany
Plant Biology
Cell Wall
Polysaccharide
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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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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.