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chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 722 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Eco-friendly & high performing organic photovoltaics

Developing renewable energy solutions that can be rapidly implemented in the market using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing methods is crucial. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr JP Panidi
 31 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-generation ultrahigh density spin electronic devices

  Research Group: Energy and Elecrochemistry
Supervisory team. Professor Iris Nandhakumar. This project combines two-photon 3D lithography (Cardiff) with electrodeposition (Southampton) to fabricate 3D magnetic nanowires hosting controllable “flying” domain wall qubits. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I S Nandhakumar
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Dye Release Self-Lubricating novel materials

Description of the Project. Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SH Hutt, Dr P Prokopovich, Prof RO Pullin, Dr A Clarke
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next generation of flexible hybrid thermoelectric materials and devices

  Research Group: Energy and Elecrochemistry
Supervisory team. Professor Iris Nandhakumar and Professor Steve Beeby. This project aims to develop flexible micro thermoelectric generators that harvest body heat to power wearable electronics, replacing batteries needing frequent recharging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I S Nandhakumar
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next generation of flexible hybrid thermoelectric materials and devices

  Research Group: Energy and Elecrochemistry
Supervisory team. Professor Iris Nandhakumar and Professor Steve Beeby. This project aims to develop flexible micro thermoelectric generators that harvest body heat to power wearable electronics, replacing batteries needing frequent recharging. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr I S Nandhakumar
 30 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Multiscale physics of deformation and failure in polymer networks

Research Studentship in Mechanics and Physics of Soft Materials. Project. Multiscale physics of deformation and failure in polymer networks. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Brassart
 2 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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AI-driven design of solar photothermal materials for sustainable recovery of lithium and critical materials

Lithium and other critical materials are essential for batteries, electric vehicles and renewable energy, but recovering them today often relies on vast evaporation ponds or energy-hungry chemical processing. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Keshavarz Hedayati
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EastBio: Novel aptamer-based PET Imaging Tracer for TDP-43 Proteinopathies

This fully funded, 4-year PhD project is part of a competition funded by the BBSRC EASTBIO Doctoral Training Partnership. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Dall'Angelo, Dr J Gregory, Dr H Spence
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Designing for Adoption: Gold Nanostar-Enhanced Lateral Flow Diagnostics for Antimicrobial-Resistant Respiratory Infections

Abstract. Improper prescribing of antibiotics for viral respiratory tract infections (RTIs) provides no clinical benefit, can negatively impact microbiomes, and is a driver of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof N T K Thanh, Dr GB Bolognesi
 29 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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EASTBIO: A Molecular Toolkit for Analysis of Don’t-Eat-Me Signals

Viable mammalian cells express so-called Don’t-Eat-Me signals (DEMs) that block phagocytosis by binding to phagocyte DEM receptors. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Vermeren, Dr E C Calder
 16 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Next-Generation Granular Pharmaceuticals via Ultrasonic Spray Drying

Supervisors. Dr Xi Yu, Dr Xuan Li. This project will investigate how ultrasound can produce more uniform, stable and high-quality granular pharmaceutical powders while reducing energy use. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr XY Yu
 30 June 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Cheminformatics-driven Rhodium-catalysed Upcycling of Polyolefin Waste

A funded PhD studentship is available at Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK) in collaboration with Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies and platinum group metal (PGM) catalysis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr DW Willcox, Dr L D Donnelly
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Pd Catalysed Upcycling of Waste Rubber by Polymer Backbone Modification

A funded PhD studentships are available at Heriot-Watt University (Edinburgh, UK) in collaboration with Johnson Matthey, a global leader in sustainable technologies and platinum group metal (PGM) catalysis. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr L D Donnelly, Dr DW Willcox
 16 December 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Engineering antimicrobial polymers for the management of prosthetic joint infection

Joint replacement is one of the most successful treatments for arthritis, but infection around an artificial joint remains a major complication. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Perrier, Dr M Seah
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Engineering Basidiomycota fungi for the biosynthesis of high-value natural products

Background. Basidiomycota fungi are a rich reservoir of bioactive natural products, such as antibacterials, antifungals and biological control agents. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr F Alberti, Dr L Alkhalaf
 23 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)