chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 569 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc by Research: Functional mechanisms and inhibition of biomedically important calcium channels

Ion channels are key components in every cell, bridging cell and organellar membranes for the traversal of charged species. Calcium channels are of particular physiological importance because of the central role calcium plays in cell signalling and cell death. Read more

Supervisors: Prof U Zachariae, Dr R Sknepnek

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Using Machine Learning to enhance Perovskite Solar Cell performance

University of Southampton

Faculty of Social Sciences

This PhD project develops physics-based and machine-learning-enhanced models to optimise perovskite and perovskite–silicon tandem solar cells. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Richardson

1 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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MSc by Research: Identifying and studying interacting proteins that are “glue-able” to small molecules

University of Dundee

Faculty of Life Sciences

Recent advances from the Ciulli Lab and others have contributed to the establishment of a transformative new modality of chemical intervention into biological system – one that moves beyond the state-of-the-art. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Ciulli

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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PhD in Engineering Polymers and Composites

University of Warwick

WMG

Research Group: Centre for Polymers and Composites (CPC)

We are seeking an enthusiastic PhD candidate to join the Centre for Polymers and Composites (CPC) at WMG, University of Warwick to work on. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T Peijs

1 September 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Modelling of liquid-fueled rotating detonation engines for gas-turbine applications

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory Team. Professor Ralf Deiterding. Using a rotating detonation engine (RDE) as gas turbine combustion chamber could increase engine efficiency dramatically. Read more

Supervisor: Dr R Deiterding

30 June 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Integrating Machine Learning and Carbonation Treatments for Sustainable Waste-Derived Cementitious Materials

The University of Manchester

Department of Civil Engineering and Management

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 Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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HW-3-9 Catalytic conversion of biomass to synthesis gas for green industrial processing

Heriot-Watt University

Green Industrial Futures Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT GIF)

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Andresen, Dr MO Ojeda

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often leading to severe complications, including infection and amputation. Read more

Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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In-cell quantification of drug concentrations by using advanced nano-sensor

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

In-cell quantification of drug concentrations is fundamentally important to drug function, efficacy and toxicity, and for understanding and accurately predicting drug interactions and inter-subject variability in drug response (either on-target or off-target effects). Read more

Supervisor: Dr YG Ge

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Smart supramolecular assembly for pathology-responsive and long-acting drug delivery applications

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

This PhD will design and develop ionic liquid–enabled supramolecular formulations capable of in situ sol-to-gel transition triggered by pathological microenvironmental cues such as acidic pH, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and enzyme activity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr LV Vora, Prof R Thakur

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

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

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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VAPShield: Development of next-generation endotracheal tube materials for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Critically ill patients often depend on life-saving devices such as breathing tubes, called endotracheal. tubes (ETTs), to help them breathe when they cannot do so on their own. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

This PhD project explores the development and mechanistic evaluation of advanced disinfection technologies targeting bacterial spores and biofilm-forming pathogens on hard surfaces and medical devices. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Wylie, Prof C McCoy

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Microfluidic Encapsulation of biologics into Nanomedicines

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Progress in drug design has led to the development of new peptides, proteins, and drug molecules. However, the limited ability to deliver selectively these molecules at well-defined dosing regimens and without invoking drug-resistance remains a significant challenge. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Lamprou

Year round applications PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating Non-thermal ‘Cold’ Plasmas for Enhancing the Delivery and Efficacy of Antibiotics and Complex molecules to biofilms of clinically relevant bacteria

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Pharmacy

Research Group: Infection and antimicrobial resistance

Biofilms, complex multi-species consortia of microorganisms existing either as surface attached communities or non-surface-attached aggregates, are characterised by significantly elevated tolerance to antimicrobial challenges and often an inability to adequately treat the infection with conventional antibiotics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof B Gilmore, Dr T Thompson

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 569 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 569 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

MSc by Research: Functional mechanisms and inhibition of biomedically important calcium channels

Using Machine Learning to enhance Perovskite Solar Cell performance

MSc by Research: Identifying and studying interacting proteins that are “glue-able” to small molecules

PhD in Engineering Polymers and Composites

Modelling of liquid-fueled rotating detonation engines for gas-turbine applications

Integrating Machine Learning and Carbonation Treatments for Sustainable Waste-Derived Cementitious Materials

HW-3-9 Catalytic conversion of biomass to synthesis gas for green industrial processing

Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

In-cell quantification of drug concentrations by using advanced nano-sensor

Smart supramolecular assembly for pathology-responsive and long-acting drug delivery applications

Sustained Release of Eutectic systems composed of Local Anaesthetics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents from biodegradable electrospun mats to Enhance Post-Surgical Recovery

VAPShield: Development of next-generation endotracheal tube materials for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia

Next-Generation High-level Disinfectants: Targeting Bacterial Persistence on Medical Surfaces

Microfluidic Encapsulation of biologics into Nanomedicines

Investigating Non-thermal ‘Cold’ Plasmas for Enhancing the Delivery and Efficacy of Antibiotics and Complex molecules to biofilms of clinically relevant bacteria

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