This page brings together resources recommended by the Sensors & Diagnostics Lab for research students — including software and tools for data acquisition and analysis, and a curated list of international scholarships and funded doctoral opportunities.
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Software & Tools for Research Students
Data Acquisition
PSTrace
by PalmSens
Windows software for single-channel potentiostats (PalmSens4, Sensit Smart, etc.).
MultiTrace
by PalmSens
Windows software for multichannel potentiostats (Sensit BT).
PSTouch
by PalmSens
Android app to control single-channel smart potentiostats (Sensit Smart) from a phone or tablet.
OpenQCM Next Software
by OpenQCM
Windows software for the OpenQCM Next quartz crystal microbalance device.
Surface Analysis
WSxM
A versatile program for surface analysis, including SPM/AFM and SEM image analysis. Widely used in nanotechnology research.
Read the reference article →Reference Management
Zotero
Recommended reference manager for writing theses and research/review articles. Supports journal-specific citation styles.
Download journal-specific citation styles → Tutorial video 1 → Tutorial video 2 →International Scholarships & Fellowships
Undergraduate and graduate students seeking funded MS and PhD opportunities abroad are encouraged to explore the following scholarship databases and programmes.
European Opportunities
EURAXESS Jobs
Thousands of fully-funded PhD, postdoc, and research positions from 40+ European countries. Filter by country and research field.
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA)
The EU’s flagship programme for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. Multiple funding schemes available.
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters
Fully-funded Masters scholarships for students worldwide. Open to bachelor’s degree holders or final-year students.
Austrian Scholarships & Research Grants
Searchable database of Masters, Doctoral, Postdoctoral, and research visit grants for Austria.
DAAD — German Academic Exchange Service
Comprehensive scholarships database for international students seeking funded study in Germany.
Asia-Pacific & Americas
Japan MEXT Research Scholarship
Japanese Government Scholarship for Masters and PhD, administered through the Embassy of Japan in Islamabad.
Chinese Government Scholarship
Funded Masters and PhD opportunities across universities in China.
Fulbright PhD & Masters Programs
Funded by the US Department of State. Covers tuition, textbooks, airfare, living stipend, and health insurance.
Institutional Scholarships
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