Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Natural Language Processing in United States
Master Positions in natural language processing in united states
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Universities with open master's positions in natural language processing in the United States include University at Buffalo and Texas A&M University Kingsville.
University at Buffalo
United States
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2 weeks ago
T15 Fellowship in Biomedical Informatics at the University at Buffalo This posting announces a NIH/NLM T15 sponsored postdoctoral fellowship in Biomedical Informatics at the University at Buffalo . The fellowship is designed to prepare trainees for careers in academia or industry through mentored research and professional development in informatics. Research and training areas include Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning , Knowledge Representation , Natural Language Processing , Clinical I...
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Texas A&M University Kingsville
United States
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2 weeks ago
Texas A&M University–Kingsville is advertising 2 funded graduate positions in Artificial Intelligence : 1 PhD student and 1 MS student . The positions are being recruited by Dr. Shaif Chowdhury in the EECS area. The research focus includes artificial intelligence , machine learning , computer vision , deep learning , natural language processing , and underwater imaging . This is a strong fit for students interested in modern AI methods, applied ML, and vision-based research problems. The post st...
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University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Professor Michael Schuckers at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte School of Data Science is recruiting 1–2 PhD students to start in Fall 2027 in sports data science through the PhD program in Data Science. The doctoral research is expected to focus on topics such as player tracking and/or pose estimation data in sports, making this a strong fit for applicants interested in sports analytics , machine learning , and data modelling . The PhD program is described as fully funded . The pos...
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John Hewitt at Columbia University says he is hiring PhD students and will be available at COLM for a few 1:1 meetings. The opening is in research areas including interpretability, safety, reasoning, and understanding, with a broader focus on language models, neural networks, and related AI/CS topics. This is a PhD opportunity rather than a scholarship announcement. No funding details, deadline, or formal application portal are provided in the post. Interested candidates should reach out via dir...
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Xinying Hou
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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1 month ago
Xinying Hou, Assistant Professor of Data Science at New Jersey Institute of Technology , is actively recruiting PhD students for the ANTLER (Advance Next-generation Technology for Learner and Educator Readiness) Lab for Spring/Fall 2027 . The lab’s research centers on a key question in AI in Education , Human-AI Interaction , and EdTech : how technology can equip learners and educators with the skills, judgment, and agency to navigate what’s coming. The post highlights work connected to data sci...
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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 |
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Carnegie Mellon University
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Florida State University
United States
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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.