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We have 721 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Harnessing Electrostatic Effects in Organic Synthesis

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

How can chemical reactions be made faster, more selective and more sustainable? This PhD project will explore how electrostatic interactions can be used to control chemical reactivity and enable the development of next-generation catalytic methods for organic synthesis. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M James

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

[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Sustainable recovery and remediation of metals using zero-carbon biomaterial strategies

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

The recovery and/or remediation of metal ions from the environment is essential for both retaining sovereign resources (such as battery components) and to mitigate environmental impact from activities such as nuclear waste processing or precious metal and electronic waste (rare earths) recovery. Read more

Supervisors: Prof m Gibson, Dr LN Natrajan

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

[School of Natural Sciences PhD Scholarships] Sending a message down a golden thread

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

Background. Transmembrane receptors in cell membranes, like G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs), relay chemical messages into cells in a process called “signal transduction”. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Webb, Prof G De Bo, Prof J Gough

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

PhD Studentship: The Biochemistry and Chemical Biology of the Genome and Epigenome

University of Cambridge

Department of Chemistry

We invite applications from creative and motivated individuals to join Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian’s group for a 4-year PhD studentship, working on multidisciplinary projects exploiting both chemistry and biology to explore fundamental mechanisms of genome function (http://www.balasubramanian.co.uk). Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Balasubramanian

29 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Computational Design of Next Generation Electronic Materials

University College London

Department of Chemistry

Supervisor. Prof Furio Cora and Prof Ben Slater. Application deadline. 30th October 2026. Interview date. [To be confirmed]. Start date. Read more

Supervisors: Prof F Cora, Prof B Slater

30 October 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

Metal-Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Applications

Peking University

College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to the development of metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). There is a remarkable journey of these synthetic materials from theoretical conception toward real-world applications. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Yang, Dr JL Li

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

Digital and Experimental Mechanochemistry for Next-Generation Elastomers

University of Liverpool

Department of Chemistry

Apply to join an industrial-academic collaboration developing the mechanistic understanding and predictive tools required to design next-generation high-performance elastomers for demanding industrial and technological applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof R Boulatov

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

PhD studentship in Predictable Mechanical Activation in Molecular Crystals

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

Applications are sought for a fully funded 3.5-year PhD studentship position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham (UoB) in collaboration with the International Fine Particle Research Institute (IFPRI) and the Diamond Light Source (DLS) synchrotron facility. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Michalchuk, Prof G Costantini

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

Extreme Conditions Chemistry of Lanthanide and Actinide Metals and Oxides

University of Edinburgh

School of Physics and Astronomy

About the Project. Lanthanide and actinide materials play a central role in nuclear science and technology, underpinning nuclear fuels, structural materials, and long-term waste forms. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Laniel

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

Advanced Modelling of Waste Immobilisation Materials for Long‑Term Nuclear Waste Storage (Ref: CM/KJ-SF1/2026)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemistry

Reprocessing spent nuclear fuel generates waste that contains long‑lived radioactive isotopes capable of remaining hazardous for thousands of years. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Jolley

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

An electrochemical route to green, decentralised ammonia: Advancing electrolytes and materials for lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction

University of Liverpool

Department of Chemistry

This PhD project will focus on investigating electrolyte and materials engineering to overcome stability, selectivity, and efficiency challenges in lithium-mediated nitrogen reduction, aiming to realise green, decentralised ammonia production as a sustainable alternative to the highly polluting Haber-Bosch process. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Neale

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

Sustainable Materials for Carbon Dioxide Removal

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Sustainability and Materials

Supervisors. Professor Geoffrey Hyett and Professor Damon Teagle. Developing scalable carbon dioxide removal technologies is a critical challenge for achieving net-zero emissions. Read more

Supervisor: Dr G Hyett

30 April 2027 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Chaperone-Mimicking Nanomaterials for Protein Stabilization

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Research Group: Physical Sciences of Biological Systems

This fully funded 3.5-year PhD project focuses on the synthesis of customized, flexible molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles (nanoMIPs) engineered to function as artificial chaperones. Read more

Supervisors: Prof NT Turner, Dr T Craggs

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

AI-Driven Automated Synthesis of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Hydrogels (S3.5-MPS-Turner)

University of Sheffield

School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences

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: Prof NT Turner, Prof NW Warren

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

Linking Air Pollution and Population Health Through Water-Based Epidemiology and Environmental Data Integration

University of Bath

Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems for Health Protection

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong background in. Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Pharmaceutical or Forensic Sciences, Chemical Biology, Environmental Science, or a closely related discipline. Read more

Supervisors: Prof B Kasprzyk-Hordern, Prof JCB Barnett, Prof E Fichera

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

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