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

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Colorado School of Mines
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United States
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Colorado School of Mines is seeking three postdoctoral researchers for a project on sustainable construction materials derived from red mud and residual materials such as mine tailings from critical mineral recovery. The work focuses on turning untreated red mud and treated residual powder into valuable products including supplementary cementitious materials, lightweight aggregates, geopolymer bricks, and related construction materials. Each postdoctoral researcher will concentrate on one produc...
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DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory
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United States
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This opportunity is hosted by the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland, within the Energy Sciences Division . The research theme focuses on future energy technologies and the multidisciplinary challenge of harvesting local power, conditioning it efficiently, and storing it for both short- and long-duration use. The project area is centered on resilient materials, devices, and sensors , with a strong emphasis on the materials, electronics, 3D printing, and design expertise needed ...
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New Jersey Institute of Technology
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United States
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New Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Research Associate to join an interdisciplinary team working at the intersection of flexible and wearable electronics, energy harvesting, multifunctional sensors, soft robotics, and intelligent human-centered technologies. The role focuses on research and development of next-generation electronic devices and robotic systems for healthcare, wearable technologies, and human-machine interaction. The successful candidate will work closely with faculty,...
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University College Dublin
Closing soon
Just Landed
Ireland
Posted Yesterday
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Just Landed
University College Dublin is inviting applications for a temporary Post-doctoral Research Fellow Level 1 in the UCD School of Mechanical & Materials Engineering. The appointment lasts 33 months and contributes to PRISM (Powering Research & Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing). The research addresses advanced manufacturing, sustainable product development, industrial decarbonisation, climate action, and whole-system decarbonisation . PRISM aims to accelerate sustainable manufacturing and max...
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Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry
Japan
4 days ago
The Central Research Institute of Electric Power Industry (CRIEPI) is recruiting one full-time researcher at a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent or chief-researcher-equivalent level in the Materials Science Research Division of its Energy Transformation Research Headquarters. The project concerns the evaluation and improvement of long-term reliability in high-voltage, high-current power semiconductor devices and power electronics equipment used for power control applications. Research may addre...
4 days ago
University of New South Wales
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Australia
4 days ago
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The University of New South Wales (UNSW) invites applications for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow in the School of Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering, based at the Kensington campus in Sydney, Australia. The successful researcher will develop novel processes for recycling lithium-ion batteries, working with a project team to innovate and optimise recycling processes using advanced techniques and technologies. The project involves battery materials engineering, computational fluid dynamics mo...
4 days ago
Nagoya University
Japan
1 week ago
Nagoya University’s Institute of Materials and Systems for Sustainability, Future Electronics Integration Research Center, is recruiting two researchers for work in nitride semiconductor power devices and semiconductor process development . The role is a researcher/postdoctoral-equivalent fixed-term full-time position in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan . The work involves fabricating electronic devices in a cleanroom and evaluating device characteristics, with a focus on semiconductor processes ...
1 week ago
Gdansk University of Technology: Gdansk, PL
Closing soon
Poland
2 weeks ago
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Fully funded postdoctoral position in high-temperature corrosion and materials engineering at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland. The position is hosted by the Department of Functional Materials Engineering , Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics. The research focus is centered on corrosion, metallurgy, and coatings, making this a strong fit for candidates with backgrounds in Materials Science , Chemistry , Physics , and related engineering fields. Eligibility highlig...
2 weeks ago
Université de Sherbrooke
Canada
1 month ago
Funded opportunities are available at Université de Sherbrooke in Canada for Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral candidates working on the ATLAS II research project focused on predictive digital engineering for the lightweighting of recreational vehicles, including snowmobiles. The project combines mechanical engineering , materials science , manufacturing processes , numerical modeling , AI , and digital twins . Research topics include advanced aluminum alloys, alloy characterization, hot forming, ...
1 month ago
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology
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Sweden
1 month ago
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KTH Royal Institute of Technology is promoting KTH Scholarships 2027 for international fee-paying students applying to a Master’s degree in Sweden. The post highlights study areas in STEM , engineering , and architecture , with an emphasis on innovation, sustainable development, and access to the Scandinavian tech ecosystem. Funding: full tuition fee waiver for the duration of the program. No stipend, housing support, or other financial benefits are mentioned in the post. Eligibility: internatio...
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Martin Fagerström
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Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
3 weeks ago
Closing soon
Chalmers University of Technology is advertising a PhD position in Thermomechanical Fatigue of Textile Composites within the Division of Computational Mechanics and Materials Engineering in Gothenburg, Sweden. The project focuses on how advanced composite materials behave after millions of load cycles in aeroengine environments. The doctoral researcher will combine experimental testing , advanced simulations , and collaboration with academic and industrial experts to develop reliable methods for...
3 weeks ago
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
1 week ago
Chalmers University of Technology is advertising a fully funded doctoral student position in 3D printing the next-generation battery by additive manufacturing (REF 2026-0501). The project sits in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, within the Division of Materials and Manufacture, and focuses on combining materials science , additive manufacturing , 3D printing , and battery manufacturing to develop new approaches for battery fabrication with improved design flexibility, performance, and s...
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Estimated costs in Sweden.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | kr6.3k $600/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | kr6.3k $600/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | kr25.2k $2,400/yr |
![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | kr56.7k $5,400/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Alloy Chemistry
Spark Plasma Sintering
Thin Film Deposition
Stockholm University
Sweden
Polymer Chemistry
Tissue Engineering
3d Printing
Nanostructured Materials
Materials Science
Professor
Chalmers tekniska högskola
Sweden
Materials Chemistry
Solid Mechanics
Li-ion Battery
Composite Material
Lithium-ion Batteries
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Sweden
Solid Mechanics
Materials Chemistry
Composite Material
Materials Science
Fracture Mechanics
Saarland University
Sweden
Control System
Industrial Automation
Continuous-time Systems
Discrete Event Systems
Cyber-physical System
Research Professor at Chalmers University of Technology
Chalmers University of Technology
Sweden
Hardware Engineering
Materials Chemistry
Transistor Technology
Semiconductor Physics
Device Engineering

KTH scholarship refers here to a postdoctoral scholarship at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden, supporting full-time research in electrochemical synthesis of synthetic graphene oxide.

Kempe Foundations funding supports mainly postdoctoral research scholarships at universities in northern Sweden, especially Umeå University and Luleå University of Technology. Awards commonly provide tax-free stipend support for fixed-term research projects.

Karolinska Institutet Postdoctoral Scholarship supports international postdoctoral researchers undertaking research training at KI in Sweden, typically for up to two years after a doctorate.
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