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chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 520 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Mathematical modelling of poro-mechanics of soil

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Modelling soil dewatering and recharge for cost-effective and climate resilient infrastructure

Supervisory Team. Tiina Roose and Siul Ruiz. Soil is one of the most complex and important self-assembling organo-mineral composites in the world. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof T. Roose
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Asymmetric Synthesis of Boronic Ester Heterocycles

  Research Group: Chemical Biology
Boron containing molecules are of high value, as they have many applications in chemical synthesis, materials science, and catalysis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BM Partridge
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Terahertz charge dynamics of nanometals in liquids

Supervisory Team. Fabio Novelli. This PhD investigates the electronic behaviour of metal nanoparticles in liquid environments. Using advanced terahertz spectroscopy, you will reveal how particle size, shape, and surroundings govern charge transport. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr F Novelli
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Development of a bioink to enable bioprinting of stromal tissue mimics

Human tissues are complex architectures made up of a combination of cells spatially organised within distinct matrices. Cells make and maintain this matrix, through which they receive biochemical, mechanical, and topological stimuli that are crucial to establish and maintain tissue function. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Swift, Dr A Gilmore, Dr E Skaria
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Computational models for cellular mechanics in biofabrication

Biofabrication, the 3D printing of living cells, is a fascinating new approach to produce living artificial tissue and to overcome the shortage of donor organs in hospitals. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Gekle
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Quantification and identification of differential protein isoform expression for biomarker discovery and biological systems

Quantitative proteomics via mass spectrometry is now a cornerstone methodology for biomedical health research and bioscience. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof S Hubbard, Dr R.U. Unwin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Catalytic cascade reactions for sustainable chemicals

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Catalytic materials for biomass valorisation - from single sites to nanoparticles

A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without being consumed, offering greater energy efficiency relative to non-catalytic pathways. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr C Parlett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel routes for in-situ measurements during the manufacture of thin flexible electronic films.

This PhD project aims to develop novel metrology techniques for thin flexible films made via a range on industrial manufacturing routes, such as slot-die coating.  Such films find use as flexible electronics, light generating films, or as photovoltaic films.  . Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JR Howse
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bioengineering of stimuli-responsive molecules with advanced functional properties for therapeutic and biotechnology applications

About the Project. Biological polymers, such as proteins and nucleic acids, are responsible for a vast range of biological functions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Soloviev
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Cyber-physical systems for Medicines Development and Manufacturing (CEDAR)

Our CEDAR CDT is offering 17 fully funded PhD studentships for ambitious individuals who are passionate about using cutting-edge technology to translate new molecules into medicines. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (European/UK Students Only)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Advanced methods and machine learning for the creation and characterisation of novel pharmaceutical materials

Project Overview. Understanding the physicochemical properties of new and existing small molecule pharmaceuticals is one of the most important elements of creating an effective medicine. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr K Shankland, Dr E Kabova
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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The Sweet-Spot for Star Formation

CONTEXT. Star formation is one of the most fundamental processes regulating the evolution and appearance of the Universe, with implications for many diverse areas of astronomy. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Whitworth, Dr P Clark
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Discover the Max Planck School of Photonics - scholarships available

The Max Planck School of Photonics (MPSP) is a top tier interdisciplinary graduate school in Germany that provides an integrated MSc and PhD program (or PhD only) in Photonics for excellent graduates from all over the world. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  Germany PhD Programme

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