Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Evolutionary Biology in United States
Master Positions in evolutionary biology in united states
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Universities with open master's positions in evolutionary biology in the United States include University of Oklahoma, Ohio State University and Oklahoma State University.
Paulo Mateus Martins
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University of Oklahoma
United States
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1 week ago
Closing soon
The Martins Lab at the University of Oklahoma is advertising MSc and/or PhD positions starting in Fall 2027 in parasite macroecology , with a focus on parasite diversity and parasite load in amphibians and reptiles . Successful students will work on data synthesis and will also have opportunities to develop independent research ideas , conduct fieldwork , and pursue experiments . The positions are supported by TA and RA appointments , indicating funded graduate opportunities rather than self-fun...
Evolutionary Biology
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1 week ago
Ohio State University
United States
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2 weeks ago
Graduate position (MS or PhD) in fish ecology at The Ohio State University Dr. Jennifer Hellmann is recruiting a highly motivated master’s or PhD student to join her lab in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University . The project is centered on fish ecology , with emphasis on ecology, evolution, behavior, ichthyology , and the role of developmental and transgenerational plasticity in helping organisms respond to natural and human-induced environment...
Evolutionary Biology
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Environmental Science
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2 weeks ago
Samantha Bock
Oklahoma State University
United States
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2 months ago
The Bock Lab at Oklahoma State University is recruiting two graduate students for MS or PhD study beginning Fall 2027 in Integrative Biology . The lab combines ecology , developmental biology , and comparative genomics to study how diverse animal life histories emerge and evolve. Possible research directions include temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) in turtles, focusing on ecological, evolutionary, and genomic processes shaping thermal responses, and epigenomic drivers of aging and l...
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
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2 months ago
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Samantha Bock
Oklahoma State University
United States
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2 months ago
The Bock Lab at Oklahoma State University is recruiting two graduate students for MS or PhD study beginning Fall 2027 in Integrative Biology . The lab combines ecology , developmental biology , and comparative genomics to study how diverse animal life histories emerge and evolve. Possible research directions include temperature-dependent sex determination (TSD) in turtles, focusing on ecological, evolutionary, and genomic processes shaping thermal responses, and epigenomic drivers of aging and l...
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
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2 months ago
Nicholas Levis
University of Arkansas
United States
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2 months ago
Two PhD openings are available in the Levis Lab at the University of Arkansas for students interested in eco-evo-devo , evolutionary biology , developmental biology , physiology , ecology , animal behavior , and genetics . The lab is recruiting two PhD students to begin in Spring or Fall 2027 . Students will develop independent dissertation projects in one of two research directions: (1) eco-evo-devo of spadefoot toad physiology, focusing on how developmental mechanisms, diet, competition, and e...
Physiology
Evolutionary Biology
Ecology
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2 months ago
Cornell University
Top university
United States
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6 days ago
Top university
Cornell University is offering a fully funded PhD position in insect evolution, morphology and development in Dr. Ummat Somjee’s Insect Signal Evolution Lab within the Department of Entomology. The project is suited to candidates with a background in evolutionary biology, entomology, developmental biology or genetics, and an interest in insect morphology and evolution. The successful student should be curious, motivated and willing to learn imaging and molecular methods. The application deadline...
Evolutionary Biology
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Biology
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6 days ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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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.