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applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 101 applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Optimising drinking water treatment for emerging contaminants: Increasing process resilience through advanced selection strategies - PhD

This exciting fully funded laboratory-based PhD, with an enhanced stipend of £26,546 per annum (with fees covered), is sponsored by UKWIR and EPSRC. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Jarvis, Prof B Jefferson
 29 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Cryopreservation of T-cells for improved transport and Therapy

All modern biotechnology, basic cell biology research and many advanced medicines rely on a cold chain to delivery intact and viable cells. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof m Gibson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Microscale Mechanisms: The Influence of Particle Geometry on Aerodynamic Resuspension

Applications are invited for a 4 year PhD studentship starting in Autumn 2026 as part of the EPSRC CDT in Aerosol Science. Project Overview. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M. D. W. Davies Wykes, Dr R. T. Thomas, Dr E. K. Kruger
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Molecular Origins of Stability in Organic Photovoltaic Materials

A 3.5-year PhD position is available in the field of experimental nanoscience at surfaces and molecular-scale imaging of conjugated polymers in the group of Prof. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Costantini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing Liquid Atmospheric Pressure (LAP) MALDI Mass Spectrometry

MALDI. mass spectrometry has been a cornerstone of modern biological mass. spectrometry, enabling the soft ionization, analysis and characterisation of. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R K Cramer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Understanding growth strain

Eucalypts are a fast-growing plantation tree species. However, utilisation of plantation grown eucalypts is often restricted to low value pulp chips as solid wood processing is challenging due to growth stresses. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Altaner
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Nottingham BBSRC DLA Programme: Strain improvement of the Quorn Fungus Fusarium venenatum (Industry associated project)

Thanks to £14m of funding awarded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the University of Nottingham working in partnership with Nottingham Trent University are offering fully funded innovative four-year cohort-based training in frontier science. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof P Dyer
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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CVD Growth of Isotopically Engineered Carbon-Doped hBN Single-Photon Emitters

This PhD develops a new chemical vapour deposition (CVD) route to wafer-scale, quantum-grade hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) for room-temperature single-photon emitters, the building blocks of quantum communication and photonics. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Tay, R.Y. Tay
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Catching Lithium Plating in the Act: Developing a non-destructive diagnostic tool for one of the most dangerous failure mechanisms in lithium-ion batteries

  Research Group: Battery Materials and Cells group
Lithium plating is among the most hazardous failure mechanisms affecting lithium-ion batteries under aggressive cycling conditions. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof LP Piper, Dr A.M Menon
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing hyperpolarised solid-state NMR spectroscopy for materials science

This PhD project is open to a wide range of research directions, depending on the interests and abilities of the candidate. The main topic will concern the application and development of methods for advanced NMR investigations of hyperpolarised solids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Multivalent Batteries for a Resilient Energy Future. (50:50 studentship – Faraday Institution and Net Zero Centre)

Multivalent batteries have attracted increased attention in recent years due to their high theoretical capacities stemming from a possible multi-electron transfer, and the prospect of reducing our reliance on critical battery materials such as lithium and cobalt. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr LL Lander
 10 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mechanically robust and transport-optimized thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes

This project is a collaborative initiative between SLB and the University of Manchester, aimed at developing a data-driven digital twin and predictive design framework for thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes (TFC-MMMs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advanced AI for Multi-modal Spatial Biology

We have been awarded three additional studentships for October 2026 entry. Applications are now open, with interviews anticipated in early August 2026. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (UK Students Only)  4 Year PhD Programme
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Recycling high-impact polypropylenes for the automotive sector

We seek an enthusiastic PhD candidate to help enable the circular economy for plastics within the automotive industry. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M Shaver, Dr T McDonald
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Integrating Machine Learning and Carbonation Treatments for Sustainable Waste-Derived Cementitious Materials

The construction industry’s transition to net zero demands new materials that reduce both waste and CO₂ emissions. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Unluer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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