Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Materials Engineering in Germany
Phd Position in materials engineering in germany
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The open PhD position in materials engineering in Germany listed here is at Munich University of Applied Sciences.
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Münster University of Applied Sciences is offering a doctoral position in adaptive optics at its Photonics Laboratory and Laboratory for Optical Technologies and Materials at the Technology Campus Steinfurt, Germany. The PhD researcher will develop adaptive mirrors and innovative actuators using single-crystal piezo actuators, new substrate materials and advanced manufacturing processes. The project seeks to improve the optical and mechanical performance of adaptive mirrors and explore applicati...
Mechanical Engineering
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RWTH Aachen University
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Germany
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Fully funded PhD position in biomedical materials at RWTH Aachen University , Germany, in the Biomaterials Group at the Department of Biohybrid & Medical Textiles (BioTex), Institute of Applied Medical Engineering. This opportunity is aimed at candidates with a strong background in biochemistry , biomedical engineering , biotechnology , biology , biomaterials , materials science , or a related life science discipline. The post specifically asks for experience in cell culture or biomaterial chara...
Biochemistry
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Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
Germany
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1 month ago
Fully funded PhD positions are available in nanoscience at the International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS), hosted by the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg on one campus in Halle (Saale), Germany. The programme focuses on physics, materials science, and chemistry, with research topics including spintronics and spin-orbit physics, superconductivity and quantum materials, atomically ...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Electrical Engineering
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Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics
Germany
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1 month ago
The International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS) is inviting outstanding Master’s graduates to apply for fully funded PhD positions in nanoscience. The positions are based at the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, two institutions located on one campus in Halle (Saale), Germany. The school focuses on atomically engineered materials and next-generation nano-systems, combining world-l...
Chemistry
Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
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Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
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Solid State Physics
Perovskite Physics
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Research Interests
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Inorganic Chemistry
Solid State Physics
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Technische Universität Darmstadt
Germany
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Solid State Physics
Materials Science
Perovskite Physics
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Germany
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Germany
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Materials Science
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High-temperature Materials
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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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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.