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chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 721 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Developing Advanced Materials and High-Throughput Automation

Supervisor. Prof Jawwad A. Darr. Start Date. 1st February 2027. Application deadline. 30th October 2026. Duration. 3 years. £23,805 per annum for the academic year 2026/2027. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Darr
 30 October 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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Development of new-to-nature enzymatic reactivity for applications in organic synthesis.

  Research Group: Mateo Sanchez Lab
The Mateo Sanchez Lab, located in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge, works at the interface of chemistry and biology. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Sanchez Lopez
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Help Build the Future of Lead-Free Piezoelectric Materials

Supervisor. Dr Harry Sansom. Start Date. From September 2026. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr HS Sansom
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of Analytical Laboratory Simulations (Ref: CM/AM-SF1/2026)

In recent years, simulated analytical experiments have become an increasingly valuable tool for supporting undergraduate learning. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Managh
 31 March 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Reactive Sulfur Species: Unlocking Nature’s Hidden Chemistry for Health and Sustainability

  Research Group: Molecular & Cell Biology
Have you ever wondered what really drives life under stress? For decades, biology has focused on reactive oxygen species (ROS) as the main players in health and disease. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CS Switzer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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(HeliOS) Helical Out-of-Equilibrium Systems: Exploring Light-Induced Structural Distortions

The Greenfield group is seeking highly motivated and ambitious students for a funded PhD position, (international student fees can be fully-covered). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr Jake L. Greenfield
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Computational Design and Study of Peptide-Like Foldamers for Supramolecular and Medicinal Chemistry

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 L Trembleau, Prof H Deng
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Developing redox-sensitive molecular binders of proteins for biotechnology and biomaterial applications

Project Summary. This fully funded 3.5-year PhD position aims to create new molecular tools that establish redox-sensitive binding interactions between small molecules and proteins for applications in biotechnology and programmable biomaterial synthesis. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr O Maguire
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (TECS)

Our PhD programme combines world-leading research in Chemical Synthesis with state-of-the-art training in technology and automation to prepare you for a career in modern synthetic chemistry, whether in industry or academic research. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training
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Self-Driving Platforms for Sustainable Synthesis and Optimisation of Metal-Organic Nanosheets (S3.5-MPS-Foster)

A fully funded PhD opportunity to participate in the world-leading research undertaken by the EPSRC Doctoral Landscape Award at the University of Sheffield. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Foster, Prof NW Warren
 13 January 2027  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD Opportunity in Electrosynthesis for Medicinal and Organic Synthesis

Location. University of Greenwich, Kent, UK. Duration. 3 years, full-time. The Project. We are seeking an ambitious and talented PhD candidate to join the Lam Research Group at the University of Greenwich, working at the forefront of electrosynthesis, sustainable organic synthesis, and reaction innovation. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof K Lam
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Building new nano-biosensors for healthcare: Linking biology to the world of carbon nanotechnology through synthetic biology

  Research Group: Molecular Biosciences
Proteins are nature’s very own molecular machines carrying out functions ranging from catalysis to molecular recognition to energy conversion. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof D Jones, Prof M Palma, Dr WK Kelton
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Chemistry: Three-dimensional imaging of nanoparticles in liquid environments

This project aims to develop new techniques in electron microscopy to characterise the structure of nanoparticles in a variety of liquids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr T Slater
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in Chemistry: Computer simulation of metal-amyloid interaction and its role in plaque formation

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the greatest healthcare challenges facing 21st century society. AD is associated with formation of fibrils and plaques in brain tissue that impair proper functioning of neurons. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Platts
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Enzyme-Inspired Catalysis: Organic Cages, Organocatalysis and Reaction Mechanism

PhD opportunities with Dr Keith Andrews at Durham University — October 2027 entry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr KG Andrews
 30 November 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)