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We have 721 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

The Chemistry of Energetic Coordination Compounds

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

This PhD project aims at fundamental research into the discovery of novel energetic materials. Results will inform solutions to challenges posed by current requirements to remove heavy metals and perchlorate from energetic materials such as propellants, explosives and pyrotechnics. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P P Portius

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

Dynamic Processes in Organic Functional Materials

University of Oxford

Department of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a DPhil studentship in Synthetic and Physical Organic Chemistry available from October 2027, to work under the supervision of Professor Paul McGonigal in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P McGonigal

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Chemistry PhD — Fully Funded

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)

Physical Science and Engineering division at KAUST

King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is a graduate research university on the shores of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia, bringing together talented researchers and world-leading faculty from more than 100 countries in a fully English-taught environment. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Research Programme

Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach

1 July 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Supramolecular Lipid Nanoparticle Functionalisation Platform for Targeted Delivery of Nucleic Acids

The Francis Crick Institute

A 2027 Crick PhD project with Charlie McTernan. Project background and description. We are a synthetic chemistry group working in supramolecular and biological chemistry, and nanotechnology. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C McTernan

2 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel Small-Molecule Therapeutics for Oncology

The University of Manchester

Division of Pharmacy and Optometry

Applications are invited from high-calibre international candidates for a self-funded PhD project in medicinal chemistry and cancer drug discovery with Dr Ali Raoof. Read more

Supervisors: Dr AR Raoof, Dr S Butterworth

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

Computational Modelling of Nuclear Materials (Ref: CM/PG-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Mathematical Sciences

An exciting self-funded PhD opportunity to join the Advanced Materials Modelling (AMM) Group at Loughborough. Pressurisation, corrosion and other factors may pose a threat to the safety and integrity of nuclear material packages in long term storage. Read more

Supervisors: Dr P Goddard, Prof R Smith, Dr K Jolley

1 April 2027 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

PhD in Chemistry: Sustainable Main Group Catalysis Using Frustrated Lewis Pairs

Cardiff University

Cardiff School of Chemistry

Prof. Rebecca Melen is looking for an enthusiastic PhD student to join her team on an ERC funded project on sustainable catalysis. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Melen

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

College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (CCME)

Peking University

College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering

The College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering (CCME) at Peking University is a robust academic hub, consisting of five academic departments and five research institutes, and is home to two state key laboratories and two Ministry of Education (MOE) key laboratories. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) China PhD Programme

DPhil Studentship in Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Method Development and Applications: Molecular Quantum Rings

University of Oxford

Department of Chemistry

Applications are invited for a DPhil studentship in electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR), available from October 2027, to work under the supervision of Professors Christiane Timmel and Harry Anderson in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford. Read more

Supervisors: Prof C Timmel, Prof H Anderson

6 January 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Membrane Technologies for Selective Rare Earth Metal Recovery and Recycling

Durham University

Department of Chemistry

Rare earth metals are essential to electric vehicles, wind turbines and modern electronics, but separating and recovering them remains energy-intensive and chemically demanding. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Borsley

1 February 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Next-generation catalysts for CO2 to methanol conversion

Durham University

Department of Chemistry

Background. The chemicals industry depends on fossil feedstocks and accounts for up to 7% of global CO. 2. emissions. Methanol is a versatile chemical feedstock that can be converted into the raw materials for producing plastics, paints, fine chemicals, and liquid aviation fuel. Read more

Supervisor: Dr L Morris

1 February 2027 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Surface chemistry and gas reactions in hollow-core optical fibres

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisory team. Professor Austin Taranta, Professor Natalie Wheeler, and Dr Hesameddin Mohammadi. Hollow core fibres are transforming applications in communications, sensing, and high-power laser delivery. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Taranta

13 October 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Using High-Throughput Operando Spectroscopy to Understand the Factors Controlling Electrocatalyst Performance for Carbon-Neutral Transformations

University College London

Department of Chemistry

Supervisor. Dr Benjamin Moss. Application deadline. December 20th 2026. Interview date. January 15th 2027. UCL Chemistry Department is offering a fully funded studentship to a highly motivated candidate to start in February 2027. Read more

Supervisor: Dr BM Moss

20 December 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] An artificial molecular machine that reads information and writes it through catalysis

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

Writing through catalysis. A tape-reading molecular catalyst. In 1936, Alan Turing imagined an automatic machine in which a ‘head’ moves along a tape, reading and writing symbols. Read more

Supervisors: Prof D Leigh, Prof M Greaney

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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