
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Friedrich Schiller University Jena
Just Landed
Germany
Posted Yesterday
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Collaborative Research Center 1278 PolyTarget at Friedrich Schiller University Jena invites applications for a doctoral programme in an interdisciplinary research environment focused on polymer-based nanoparticle libraries for targeted anti-inflammatory strategies . The programme is centred on the development of new therapeutic approaches for infection-triggered inflammatory states. Doctoral researchers will work on the rational design of tailor-made nanoparticulate drug carriers based on functi...
Posted Yesterday
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
3 days ago
A PhD position is available in Pascal Bertsch’s group at the University of Fribourg, Department of Chemistry , Switzerland. The doctoral researcher will join the European Research Council (ERC) project GI-CORONA , which focuses on lipid interfaces, digestion and drug delivery. The opportunity is relevant to candidates interested in chemistry, lipid science, gastrointestinal research, nutrition, pharmacy and drug-delivery applications. The post does not specify eligibility requirements, funding a...
3 days ago
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
6 days ago
The University of Fribourg in Switzerland is offering a full-time, ERC-funded PhD position in the Department of Chemistry within Pascal Bertsch’s group and the ERC Starting Grant project GI-CORONA. The doctoral researcher will formulate lipid-based colloids, including emulsions, liposomes and lipid nanoparticles, and investigate how these systems digest in the gut and which proteins form their gastrointestinal “biocorona.” The project aims to use this knowledge to design improved oral drug-deliv...
6 days ago
Nanyang Technological University
Singapore
1 week ago
Funded PhD opportunity at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore in the Smith Lab , School of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology (CCEB). The project focuses on biomedical engineering with emphasis on the blood-brain barrier , gene delivery , and therapeutic delivery . This is a strong fit for applicants interested in translational bioengineering, biomolecular delivery systems, and lab-based experimental research. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a BSc or MSc in ...
1 week ago
University of Southampton
Top university
United Kingdom
1 week ago
Top university
Postgraduate research project at the University of Southampton leading to a PhD in next-generation granular pharmaceuticals via ultrasonic spray drying . This project investigates how ultrasonic atomisation can improve the manufacture of pharmaceutical powders by producing more uniform, stable, and high-quality granules while reducing energy use. The research combines experimental investigation , advanced particle characterisation , and process modelling to understand how processing parameters s...
1 week ago
Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Spain
1 week ago
🚀 2 fully funded PhD positions are available within the MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS-MSCA at the Group of Characterization of Materials (GCM), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. The openings are for Doctoral Candidates in Drug Delivery , Pharmaceutical Formulation , Nanotechnology , Materials Science , Chemistry , Physics , and Machine Learning . Project 1: Hybrid Nanoparticles for Biopharmaceutical Delivery — synthesize and characterize hybrid silica–polymer micro/nanopartic...
1 week ago
University of Pisa
Italy
1 week ago
Call for Applications: Fully Funded PhD Position at the University of Pisa, Italy under the IDEAS Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network . The recruited Doctoral Candidate will work on DC14: “4D Biopharmaceuticals with electromagnetically activated functionalities.” The project focuses on designing advanced polymer materials for drug delivery and responsive biomedical applications, including nanoparticles , hydrogels , 3D-printed scaffolds , and electrospun fibres that release drugs on demand w...
1 week ago
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
1 week ago
Fully funded PhD position at the University of Fribourg , Switzerland, in the Pascal Bertsch Group (Department of Chemistry). The project focuses on lipid interfaces , gastrointestinal biocorona , and drug delivery within the ERC project GI-CORONA . This is a strong fit for candidates interested in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, colloid science, analytical chemistry, lipid digestion, and interface-driven biomedical research. Eligibility: applicants should hold a Master's degree in chemistry...
1 week ago
Serena Danti
University of Pisa
Italy
1 week ago
The University of Pisa is recruiting a doctoral candidate for MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS, position DC14: 4D Biopharmaceuticals with electromagnetically activated functionalities . This PhD is part of a larger European network, IDEAS, focused on improving drug efficacy with next-generation amorphous materials and training early-stage researchers in cutting-edge, interdisciplinary pharmaceutical materials science. The project is hosted by the DICI – Department of Civil and Industrial Engineering ...
1 week ago
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Estimated costs in Poland.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | zł4.9k $1,200/yr |
![]() University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | zł14.2k $3,500/yr |
![]() Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | zł972 $240/yr |
![]() Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | zł2.4k $600/yr |
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Lodz University of Technology
Poland
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Supramolecular Chemistry
Cyclodextrin
Conjugated Polymer
West Pomeranian University of Technology
Poland
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Drug Delivery
Coating Technology
Drug Formulation
Assistant Professor
Institute of Natural Fibres and Medicinal Plants
Poland
Pharmacology
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Lipidomic
Phytochemical
Photodynamic Therapy

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The International Research Agendas Programme supports internationally led research centres in Poland, which may offer funded PhD and postdoctoral positions across selected scientific fields.
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Medical University of Bialystok, Faculty of Pharmacy
Poland
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Drug Delivery
Drug Formulation
Hydrogel
Posnan University of Medical Sciences
Poland
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
Drug Delivery
Biomaterial
Drug Formulation
Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Poland
Tissue Engineering
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Hydrogel
Biomaterial
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