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applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 101 applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Network Polymer Degradation in Exterior Coatings

With an estimated 14 billion tonnes of microplastics accumulated on the ocean floor, concern for the damage inflicted on marine ecosystems is growing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SM Morsch
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Fully funded PhD position in fluid mechanics

A PhD position is available in the Laboratory for Multiphase and Reactive Flows (LaMuReF) at Polytechnique Montréal. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof E Robert, Prof B Savard, Prof PV Versailles
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhDs in Hospitality, Tourism, Events, Food & Nutrition

Sheffield Business School. Sheffield Business School (SBS) is accredited by the AACSB, placing us within the top 5% of business schools globally. Read more
 Self-Funded PhD Students Only  Business Research Programme
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Electrified catalytic processes for green fuels production via N2 fixation and CO2 conversion

The transition to a low-carbon energy system requires sustainable methods for converting carbon dioxide (CO2) or N2 into useful fuels and chemicals. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr X Fan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Designing highly dispersed metal catalysts for catalytic CO2 conversion

Single atom catalysts have emerged as a novel class of catalysts that can exhibit optimal metal utilization, with all metal atoms being exposed to reactants and available for catalytic reactions. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Xu, Dr D Lewis, Dr X Fan
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Revealing Solvents Under Confinement

Many technologies essential to a Net Zero future, including sustainable chemical processing, separations, and energy storage, rely on liquids operating inside nanoporous materials. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Falkowska, Dr T Youngs, Prof C Hardacre
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self-Funded PhD opportunity in Physics (Ref: SCI26-SF-004)

Physics at Loughborough University offers PhD research spanning fundamental physics and applied work in materials, photonics, and biomedical settings. . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Betouras
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of Materials for High-Temperature Nuclear and Energy Applications

Next-generation nuclear and fusion energy systems place unprecedented demands on structural and functional materials, which must operate reliably under extreme thermal, mechanical, and environmental conditions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Torelli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Numerical Simulation of Concrete Fracture under Extreme Conditions using Phase-Field Methods

Concrete structures in energy, industrial, and civil infrastructure are frequently exposed to demanding conditions, such as multiaxial mechanical stresses, fire-induced thermal loading, and/or harsh environmental exposure. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Torelli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Data-Driven Numerical Modelling of Material Behaviour for Finite Element Simulation

Modern infrastructure increasingly relies on materials whose composition varies due to local resources, alternative binders, and sustainability-driven formulations. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr G Torelli
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Seabed response to mooring lines for floating offshore wind

This PhD scholarship is offered by the EPSRC CDT in Offshore Wind Energy Sustainability and Resilience; a partnership between the Universities of Durham, Hull, Loughborough and Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Leonardi, Dr A Petalas, Dr E Bowman
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Application of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Oil and Gas Production Systems

These projects are open to students worldwide, but have no funding attached. Therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to fund tuition fees at the relevant level (home or international) and any applicable additional research costs. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Rafati, Dr A Sharifi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Sustained Release of Eutectic systems composed of Local Anaesthetics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents from biodegradable electrospun mats to Enhance Post-Surgical Recovery

Major abdominal surgery is a metabolically and psychologically significant event associated with prolonged recovery and convalescence. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof D Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing cost-effective and eco-friendly antiviral nano-agents

Humans have been fighting viruses throughout history, from smallpox, Ebola, HIV to SARS, MERS and Zika, which have costed billions of lives and made severe socio-economic impacts irreversibly. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr YG Ge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sensor Technologies and Applications in an Uncertain World (Sensor CDT)

The EPSRC Sensor CDT, established in 2014, has an exemplary record of training sensor experts and now we invite you to apply our exciting, innovative, and welcoming programme. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

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