
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Salvador Soto-Faraco
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Spain
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Salvador Soto-Faraco’s Multisensory Research Group at Universitat Pompeu Fabra is seeking prospective early-career postdoctoral candidates for a 3-year Juan de la Cierva 2026 fellowship in Cognitive Neuroscience . The opportunity is suited to researchers working across neuroimaging , computational modeling , and signal processing . The project environment is interdisciplinary, combining cognitive neuroscience research with computational and engineering-oriented methods in a multisensory research...
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Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche
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Italy
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Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche , through the Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell’Informazione “Alessandro Faedo” in Pisa, is offering one research contract within the self-funded IMAGINE – Intelligent systeMs for multimodAl imaGe and sIgNal processing programme. The project sits in the area of Computer Science and focuses on research and development in artificial intelligence , computer vision , and multimodal data analysis for interpreting complex indoor and outdoor scenarios. The selecte...
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden
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This postdoctoral position is based in engineering acoustics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology’s Marcus Wallenberg Laboratory . The project develops the next generation of acoustics-based traffic sensing , using cost-effective roadside microphones together with signal processing and machine learning to provide continuous, real-time information on traffic flows, vehicle types, and traffic noise. The work builds on established testbeds and unique datasets from the Stockholm urban environment. A...
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Howard University
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United States
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Howard University’s University Transportation Center is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to support projects in structural health monitoring (SHM) of transportation infrastructure . The role centers on developing and deploying sensing and data-driven approaches to assess the condition of transportation assets and improve transportation safety. The associate will work on federally funded research that combines field deployments , large-scale time-series data processing , and advanced analysis me...
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Politecnico di Milano
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Italy
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Politecnico di Milano is offering one postdoctoral contract in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Polo Territoriale di Lecco . The project is centered on the design and development of scientific instruments and innovative measurement techniques for space applications , within the MOVIDA project (MOon Volatile Investigator and Dust Analyser). The research focuses on developing new instrumentation and measurement methods in mechanical and thermal measurements for use in space. The app...
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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This research opportunity at the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland focuses on radio frequency emitter detection and tracking via passive and active techniques . The project sits within the Army Research Laboratory’s Electromagnetic Spectrum Sciences area and is aimed at developing novel approaches for sensing and operating across the electromagnetic environment. The selected graduate student will work on the design, simulation, and validation of DSP algorithms in Matlab and Py...
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University of California, Irvine
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United States
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The Department of Radiological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join the TRUE Lab and contribute to interdisciplinary work in biomedical imaging instrumentation. The project centers on radiacoustic imaging technologies , with applications in cancer therapy and atrial fibrillation treatment . The lab’s research environment is focused on the development of advanced imaging methods and tools, combining experimental and computational approaches to ...
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Abraham Qavi
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University of California, Irvine
United States
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The Qavi Laboratory at the University of California, Irvine is recruiting a postdoctoral scholar to help develop the next generation of diagnostics for pathogens and diseases. The project sits at the intersection of optics, device fabrication, and laboratory-based diagnostic technology, with work spanning optical system hardware, clean-room fabrication, circuit design, signal processing, and data analysis. The successful candidate will join a research environment in the School of Medicine, withi...
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Instituto Milenio en Ingeniería e Inteligencia Artificial para la Salud (iHEALTH)
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Instituto Milenio en Ingeniería e Inteligencia Artificial para la Salud (iHEALTH) is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Accessible and Intelligent Medical Imaging in Chile. The position focuses on developing next-generation medical imaging technologies that are more accessible, efficient, and physiologically informative. The selected researcher may contribute to one or more research lines: low-field MRI acquisition, reconstruction, and quantitative imaging; intelligent acquisition and reconstr...
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University of Newcastle
Australia
6 months ago
This PhD scholarship at the University of Newcastle offers an exciting opportunity to develop advanced stealth communication technologies for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in military applications. The project, titled Stealth Integrated Sensing and Communications (Stealth-ISAC), aims to enable UAVs to coordinate and sense their environment without revealing their presence to adversaries. This research is highly relevant given the increasing deployment of UAVs in modern warfare, as seen in the ...
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La Trobe University
Australia
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La Trobe University and IIT Kanpur are offering a Joint PhD Program Scholarship for research in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, smart grids, electrical engineering, IoT, and data analytics . The featured project focuses on AI-based anomaly and vulnerability detection of smart grids , with a specific emphasis on defending against GAN attacks and developing robust countermeasures for cyber-physical power systems. This is a PhD opening for candidates who want to work across Australia and In...
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Nestle Australia Ltd
Australia
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Dolby Australia Pty Limited is advertising a PhD Research Intern position in Sydney, Australia , focused on cutting-edge research in AI / machine learning, multimedia, audio-video processing, immersive media, XR, multimodal learning, and trustworthy/generative AI . The role is designed for a current PhD candidate at an Australian university. The internship is paid , runs for four months from May to September 2027 , and includes relocation support for candidates outside Sydney. Dolby says it will...
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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
University of New South Wales
Australia
Automotive Engineering
Polymer Physics
Frequency-domain Analysis
Electromechanics
Fault Diagnosis
Professor of Computer Systems
University of Sydney
Australia
Hardware Engineering
Computational Neuroscience
Field-programmable Gate Arrays
Computer Architecture
Vlsi Design
Associate Professor
James Cook University
Australia
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Cancer Biology
Rna Biology
Next-generation Sequencing
University of Sydney
Australia
Electromagnetic
Internet Of Things
Radio Frequency Engineering
Signal Processing
Mimo Systems
University of Sydney
Australia
Music Composition
Music
Acoustic Physics
Acoustical Engineering
Signal Processing
Professor
Griffith University
Australia
Medical Imaging
Photography
Hyperspectral Imaging
Deep Learning
Computer Vision

The Endeavour Leadership Program was an Australian Government international scholarship and fellowship scheme supporting study, research and professional development in Australia and overseas.

Australian Research Council Discovery Project scholarships are research opportunities linked to ARC-funded projects in Australia, most commonly for PhD study and sometimes postdoctoral roles.

Australian Research Council (ARC) funding supports research scholarships and fellowships linked to ARC-funded projects at Australian universities. Opportunities are usually advertised by the host university or project lead.
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