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

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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
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Netherlands
New Today
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This PhD project in experimental physics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam asks how the first antimatter molecule could be made by studying the fundamental collision between a proton and a hydrogen atom. The research sits in the NWO Vidi project SAMURAI and focuses on one of the simplest yet most important atomic processes: whether the pair can bind and emit a photon to form H 2 + , a key reaction connected to molecule formation in the early universe and to proposed routes toward antimatter chemis...
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Diego Blas
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Institut de Física d'Altes Energies
Spain
New Today
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The IFAE Theory Division in Barcelona is seeking one to two PhD researchers to work on the theoretical development of searches for high-frequency gravitational waves in cavities and other laboratory devices. The project is part of GravNet , an ERC-funded network dedicated to optimizing the search for high-frequency gravitational waves using electromagnetic cavities and alternative experimental set-ups. The PhD researchers will contribute to the theoretical backbone of the initiative, with work s...
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University of Bonn
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Germany
Posted Yesterday
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The Bonn-Cologne Graduate School of Physics and Astronomy (BCGS) at the University of Bonn , in cooperation with the University of Cologne , offers a PhD in Physics within a structured, research-oriented doctoral programme. This programme is centred on three years of thesis research leading to a doctoral degree in physics. The school’s scientific interests span applied and quantum optics , nuclear and particle physics , condensed matter physics , statistical physics , astroparticle physics , and...
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Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden
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Germany
Posted Yesterday
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The Leibniz Institute for Solid State and Materials Research Dresden (IFW Dresden) is offering a PhD position in the Institute of Solid State Research, within the Research Team Magnetic Properties . The project is titled “Self-Assembled Rolled-Up Microcoils for Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy” and starts as soon as possible. The doctoral research combines experimental condensed matter physics, magnetic resonance methods, and microfabrication. The central idea is to use self-a...
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Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids
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Germany
Posted Yesterday
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The International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials (IMPRS-CPQM) is offering multiple PhD positions in quantum materials research for 2027. This is a joint doctoral program involving the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids in Dresden, Technische Universität Dresden, and the University of St Andrews. The program brings together research in solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics within a highly collaborative, international environ...
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf
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Germany
Posted Yesterday
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Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) is offering a PhD Student position in the Department of Magnetism at the Institute for Ion Beam Physics and Materials Research in Dresden, Germany. The project focuses on charge-to-spin interconversion and magnetotransport in altermagnetic thin films , placing the successful candidate at the intersection of spintronics, magnetism, and advanced thin-film materials research. The PhD researcher will work on the deposition and optimization of high-quality ...
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Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto
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Portugal
Posted Yesterday
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Call for Recruitment of One PhD Researcher in Physics and Astronomy This opportunity is a PhD-level research position associated with the ENFORCER project (COMPETE2030-FEDER-03264900). The role is advertised by FCUP, the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Porto, in Portugal. Based on the available posting text, the opportunity is centered on research in physics and astronomy. The announcement indicates a research appointment for one PhD researcher. No further detail is provided in the extr...
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Kristina Rusimova
University of Bath
United Kingdom
3 days ago
The University of Bath is offering two exciting PhD opportunities in quantum science within Kristina Rusimova’s established and well-funded NanoBioPhotonics Research Group. The projects explore how light can be used to control individual molecules and investigate their quantum behaviour. Project 1: Loading the Quantum Dice: Controlling Matter One Molecule at a Time . Project 2: A Photon and a Molecule Walk into a Tunnel Junction: Quantum Optics Meets Single-Molecule Science . The opportunities a...
3 days ago
CIEMAT (Center for Research in Energy, Environment, and Technology)
Closing soon
Spain
5 days ago
Closing soon
PhD position in Nuclear Physics with Neutrons from CERN CIEMAT in Madrid, Spain, is advertising a four-year PhD contract with the n_TOF Collaboration, focused on nuclear physics and neutron research using facilities and expertise associated with CERN. The named n_TOF group contacts are Daniel Cano Ott and Víctor Alcayne Aicua. Applicants should hold a Master's degree equivalent to 300 ECTS in Physics or Industrial Engineering and have an average grade of at least 6.5/10. Eligibility is limited t...
5 days ago
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KU Leuven
Top university
Belgium
1 month ago
Top university
KU Leuven is advertising a fully funded PhD position in the Additive Manufacturing team of the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Leuven, Belgium. The project is part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks initiative TURBO-IMPACT and focuses on Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) of novel high temperature-resistant multi-metal combinations for small-scale turbomachinery . The research topic is highly relevant to mechanical engineering , materials science , additive manufacturing , and c...
1 month ago
Ehsan Jamshidpour
Université de Lorraine
France
2 weeks ago
PhD opening at Université de Lorraine in Nancy, France , within the GREEN | Groupe de Recherche en Énergie Électrique de Nancy and the European CouPED project. The thesis topic is modelling and optimal management of coupled electricity-heat energy systems for positive energy districts . This is a strong fit for students interested in energy systems , electrical engineering , power electronics , renewable energy , and optimization/control of district-scale energy networks. The position is supervi...
2 weeks ago
Estimated costs in Australia.
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![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | A$34.1k $22,000/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | A$1.9k $1,200/yr |
![]() Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | A$1.1k $700/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | A$4.5k $2,880/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Astrophysics
Nuclear Physics
Stellar Kinematics
Neutron Star Physics
Astroparticle Physics
Senior Lecturer
UNSW Sydney
Australia
Astrophysics
Astronomy
Stellar Kinematics
Accretion Physics
Supernova Studies
Professor of Applied Mathematics
University of Western Australia
Australia
Fluid Mechanics
Condensed Matter Physics
Viscous Flow
Magnetohydrodynamics
Plasma Physics
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Australia
Particle Physics
Nuclear Physics
Hadron Physics
Beta Decay
Isospin Physics
Australian National University
Australia
Computational Neuroscience
Artificial Intelligence
Cognitive Science
Causality
Collaborative Robotics
Research Fellow, Senior Research Fellow, Professor, Professor Emeritus
Australian National University
Australia
Sedimentology
Hydrogeology
Geochemistry
Radioecology
Chronostratigraphy

Monash Graduate Scholarship supports domestic and international students undertaking research master's or PhD study at Monash University in Australia, typically with a living-cost stipend and, in some cases, additional scholarship support.

The Research Training Program (RTP) supports higher degree by research students at Australian universities, typically for Master's by Research and PhD study. Funding and eligibility are administered by each participating university.

The CSIRO Industry PhD Program is a four-year Australian PhD training scheme linking universities, CSIRO and industry partners through applied research projects with scholarship support and industry engagement.
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