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applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 101 applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Accelerating the clinical introduction of novel antibiotic combinations effective against Gram-negative pathogens

Strathclyde Minor Groove Binders (S-MGB) lead compounds have in vivo activity (MIC 0.2 µg/mL) against Gram-positive bacteria.[1-5] In 2015 our commercial partner, MGB Biopharma, completed the successful Phase I Clinical Trial (NCT02518607) of our lead candidate MGB-BP-3 for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infections. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr FS Scott
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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CompuSem-AI: In Silico Design and Virtual Screening of Molecular Semiconductors

This project develops a platform to discover and optimize molecular semiconductors for next-generation organic electronics. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T Nematiaram, Dr Y Moshfeghi
 30 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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New Iridium Catalysis Methods for the Preparation of Isotopically-Labelled Compounds of Pharmaceutical Importance

Fully-funded, industry-linked, PhD studentships are available for study under the supervision of Professor Billy Kerr and Dr David Lindsay. Projects… Read more
 Supervisors: Prof W Kerr, Dr DL Lindsay
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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One-dimensional Graphene Nanoribbons and Two-dimensional Covalent Organic Frameworks for Quantum Technologies

Quantum technologies are poised to transform computing, communication, and sensing. At the heart of these advances lie novel quantum materials with precisely tailored properties. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Keerthi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Postdoctoral Researcher & PhD Student Openings — Battery Sensor Technology & AI

Postdoctoral Researcher & PhD Student Openings — Battery Sensor Technology & AI Department of Applied Physical Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Ma
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-Generation NMR Methods for Real-World Samples and Mixtures

  Research Group: Analytical Chemistry
Complex chemical mixtures are everywhere. medicines, foods, catalysts, biological fluids, and the products of chemical reactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof GA Morris
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Point-of-Care Electrochemical Biosensors for Rapid Bacterial Detection

Rapid detection of bacterial contamination is critical across healthcare, agriculture, and industrial settings. Conventional microbiological culture methods remain time-consuming and laboratory-bound. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YL Fu
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Novel Detection of New Psychoactive Substances

About the Project. The detection of new, rapidly evolving illicit drugs presents a unique challenge for laboratory analysts and public health officials. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KCC Ceniccola-Campos
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Tackling oxaliplatin drug resistance in colorectal cancer by developing a novel bifunctional prodrug

  Research Group: Institute of Cancer Therapeutics
Acquired drug resistance is a considerable problem for the treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC), of which oxaliplatin is a key component, with little improvement in the ~65% 5-year survival rate over the past 25 years. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Shnyder, Dr G Ribeiro Morais, Prof R Falconer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Integration of inline coagulation and novel ceramic membranes for drinking water production - MSc by Research

This fully funded MSc by Research, with a stipend of £22,000 pa, is sponsored by Microtech Ceramic Ltd. The research offers an exciting opportunity to develop a new integrated system combining in-line coagulation and novel ceramic membranes produced by the sponsoring company. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Pidou, Prof E McAdam
 26 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Organic Synthesis and Catalysis

Nucleophilic aromatic substitution is one of the most fundamentally important class of reactions in organic chemistry. Indeed, these reactions are used every day to synthesise new pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, materials and more. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M James
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluating the feasibility of social, economic, and environmental sustainability strategies for explosive waste management in small manufacturing facilities - PhD

Sustainability in explosive waste management remains a critical yet understudied challenge, particularly for small-scale, remote manufacturing facilities that often lack the resources and infrastructure of larger defence or industrial operations. . Read more
 Supervisors: Ms T Temple, Dr F Persico, Prof F Coulon
 2 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular Dynamic Simulation for modelling the corrosion inhibition mechanisms of film forming amine

FFA (Film Forming Amines) have been used for decades as corrosion inhibitors in water/steam circuits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr P Carbone
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Unravelling the effects of dynamics on catalysis in porous materials through advanced NMR spectroscopy

  Research Group: Department of Chemistry, Analytical Methods and Physical Chemistry Theme
More efficient catalytic and separation processes that require less energy and enable the sustainable utilisation of small molecules and chemical feedstocks are essential for achieving net zero and reducing the environmental impact of modern industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Dr D Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Synthesis and degradation of water soluble polymers

Applications are invited for a funded PhD studentship, supervised by Prof Andrew Dove (School of Chemistry) at the University of Birmingham (group website: http://www.dovegrouplab.com). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Dove
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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