Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Materials Engineering in United States
Master Positions in materials engineering in united states
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Universities with open master's positions in materials engineering in the United States include U.S. Department of Energy and Northern Illinois University.
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The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory (EL) is a multidisciplinary research environment focused on environmental science and engineering solutions for the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, and the nation. This research opportunity sits within the Materials and Surface Science Team (MASS), where the selected participant will work on cross-cutting projects that connect computer science and AI/ML with materials science. Under mentor guidance, the parti...
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Mahdi Vaezi
Northern Illinois University
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1 week ago
Mahdi Vaezi at Northern Illinois University is recruiting a fully funded Graduate Research Assistant for the NIU Bioplastics Lab , starting in Spring 2027 . The selected student will enroll in the M.S. in Industrial Management and Engineering Technology in NIU’s Department of Engineering Technology while conducting research in a lab focused on bioplastics , biocomposites , polymers , and sustainable materials . This opportunity is especially relevant for applicants with backgrounds in materials ...
Mechanical Engineering
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Essa Khalil
Lynn University
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5 months ago
The AM3 Group is advertising postdoctoral openings in AI/ML methods for materials , with a possible PhD opening for Spring 2027 . The research themes include atomistic simulations in large and open systems , generative modeling , dynamics , and experimental alignment . Applicants with a background in applied mathematics are especially encouraged. This opportunity is associated with Peichen Zhong and the AM3 Group. The post is shared by Essa Khalil (Linyi University), who appears to be the announ...
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University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign
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2 months ago
Ph.D. opportunity in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for a fully funded research program on computational engineering for extreme environments . The project focuses on developing next-generation computational methods for systems operating under extreme conditions, where conventional modeling approaches struggle. Research themes include hypersonics , materials and directed energy , high-fidelity computational modeling and simulation, scientific machine learnin...
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Angeli Jayme
Arizona State University
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4 months ago
Arizona State University is advertising a funded PhD opening in Pavement Mechanics within the Jayme Research Group in the School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment . The position is supervised/announced by Angeli Jayme , Assistant Professor at Arizona State University. The opportunity is aimed at a highly motivated doctoral applicant interested in pavement mechanics, infrastructure materials, and related civil engineering research. This is a PhD-level opening and the post expli...
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Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
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 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 |
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University of North Texas
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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.