Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Geochemistry in United States
Phd Positions in geochemistry in united states
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in geochemistry in the United States include University of Hawaii at Manoa and Texas A&M University.
Mohammed Hashim
University of Hawaii at Manoa
United States
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1 week ago
Mohammed Hashim, Assistant Professor in the Department of Oceanography at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, is recruiting a graduate student for a Fall 2027 start. The project is funded by the American Chemical Society and focuses on geochemistry, redox chemistry, stable isotopes, and Earth history. The work will involve developing new methods, conducting lab experiments, collaborating with other researchers, and potentially doing fieldwork. The opening is primarily for a master’s student, tho...
Geology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
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1 week ago
Texas A&M University
United States
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3 weeks ago
PhD scholarship opportunity at Texas A&M University in the Department of Oceanography , joining the CACEE Lab for an NSF CAREER-funded research project. The project focuses on enhanced weathering and river carbon cycling , with related work in geochemistry , hydrology , environmental science , river biogeochemistry , river network and watershed modelling , machine learning , and soil reactive transport modelling . The research also tracks the downstream movement of carbon and alkalinity across t...
Computer Science
Geology
Environmental Science
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3 weeks ago
Texas A&M University
United States
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1 month ago
A PhD position is available in the Department of Oceanography at Texas A&M University, USA, in the area of enhanced weathering and river carbon cycling. The student will work with Dr. Shuang Zhang in the CACEE Lab (CArbon Cycle and Earth Environment) on developing a large-scale river network model to track the downstream fate of carbon and alkalinity generated by terrestrial enhanced weathering. Research interests include oceanography, Earth science, environmental science, geochemistry, hydrolog...
Computer Science
Data Science
Chemistry
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1 month ago
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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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Popular professors
Assistant Professor
The University of Texas at Arlington
United States
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Ecohydrology
Hydrometeorology
Watershed Management
Full Professor
University of Florida
United States
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Freshwater Ecology
Water Resource Management
Ecological Modeling
Professor
University of Kentucky
United States
Research Interests
Ecology
Conservation Biology
Landscape Ecology
Ecosystem Management
Watershed Management
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Associate Professor
Texas A&M University
United States
Research Interests
Oceanography
Sedimentology
Geochemistry
Marine Geology
Deep-sea Ecology
Assistant Professor
Mississippi State University
United States
Research Interests
Petrology
Paleontology
Geochemistry
Paleolimnology
Geology
Associate Professor
University of Tennessee
United States
Research Interests
Petrology
Mineralogy
Geochemistry
Petrogenesis
Stable Isotope Analysis
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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.
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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.
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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.