chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 520 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Advanced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy – method development and applications

Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy is a magnetic resonance technique that is exclusively and exquisitely sensitive to unpaired electrons that are found in radicals and paramagnetic metal complexes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof B E Bode

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

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PhD position available in Machine Learning and Automation of Polymer Nanogel Discovery for Mitochondria Delivery

Imperial College London

Department of Chemistry

PhD position available in Machine Learning and Automation of Polymer Nanogel Discovery for Mitochondria Delivery. Start date. Oct 2026. Read more

Supervisors: Prof KJ Jelfs, Dr R Greenaway

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Investigation of transition metal complex – DNA interactions.

University of Reading

School of Chemistry

PhD details. Octahedral transition metal complexes have emerged as valuable tools in the design of complex cations capable of recognising and interacting with DNA. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Piperakis, Prof C J Cardin

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

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Design of MRI contrast agents based on designed metallo coiled coils

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

This PhD project will develop a new class of MRI contrast agents. MRI is an essential tool for medical diagnosis. Contrast agents play a crucial role in improving the images obtained, and hence patient outcomes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Peacock

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

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Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

University of York

School of Physics, Engineering and Technology

Research Group: Healthcare Engineering

A fundamental component of human body is connective tissue which serves various structural and supportive functions including skin integrity, abdominal wall enforcement and bone formation. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Chauhan, Dr R Kroger

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

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Design and synthesis of metal-organic assemblies and materials

University of Birmingham

School of Chemistry

A fully funded 4-year PhD studentship (UK home fees only) is available in the group of Dr Jamie Lewis at the University of Birmingham in the area of synthetic supramolecular chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr JL Lewis

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

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NMR studies of transport-driven metabolic organization in microbial biofilms and microbiomes

The University of Manchester

Department of Chemistry

Research Group: Analytical Chemistry and Microbiology

Biofilms are structured, surface-attached microbial communities that are relevant across natural, clinical, and industrial settings. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Nilsson, Prof A McBain

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

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Discovery of inorganic cathode materials and/or solid electrolytes for next generation battery technology

University of Liverpool

Department of Chemistry

This project focuses on the discovery of next generation battery materials through experimental design and compositional exploration. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Rosseinsky, Dr R Chen, Dr L Daniels, Prof L Hardwick

31 August 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Determination of grain boundary chemistry in functional materials with atomistic precision using a novel and cheap X-ray methodology in a scanning electron microscope

University of Sheffield

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Intergranular films due to segregation of dopants, internal oxidation or other chemical reactions at interfaces govern the properties of many polycrystalline materials. Read more

Supervisor: Prof T W Walther

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

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Resource-efficient quantum simulation of chemistry with quantum computers

University of Southampton

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Supervisors. Dimitrios Angelakis d.angelakis@southampton.ac.uk. This project, within the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Quantum Technology Engineering at the University of Southampton (https://qte.ac.uk), carries a UKRI TechExpert enhanced annual stipend around £31k for UK students. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Angelakis

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)

Graduate School

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor's or Master's degrees to apply for our PhD program. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) International PhD Programme

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Developing Next‑Generation Boron Compounds for BNCT Cancer Therapy

University of Birmingham

School of Pharmacy

We invite applications for a PhD project focused on the design, synthesis and evaluation of novel boron-rich small molecules for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT). Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Jones, Dr J Coverdale, Prof J Parsons

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

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BioDyes - expanding the scope of renewed and renewable textiles (Ref: CG-AC-2522)

Loughborough University

Department of Chemical Engineering

Enzymatic modification of textiles enables novel dying processes, alongside new dyerecycling possibilities. This project is a collaboration between Chemical Engineering, Materials, and the School for Creative Arts and Design, the latter of whom have developed novel enzyme-based dye processes. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Dr C Prajapati

3 August 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Fully Funded Phosphazene Stabilised Ylids as Ligands for Aluminium Catalysis

University of Greenwich

School of Science

Replacing precious metal catalysts with less toxic, earth abundant metals is needed to meet environmental and sustainability targets, but ligands which give good performance with precious metals are often unsuited to controlling base metal reactivity. Read more

Supervisors: Dr E Clark, Dr X Cambeiro

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

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Enhancing Membrane-Free Alkaline Electrolysis for Sustainable Hydrogen Production (Ref: LU-EnerHy 2026-27/004)

Loughborough University

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

This PhD studentship is part of the Engineering Hydrogen NetZero (EnerHy) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), an EPSRC-funded initiative focused on advancing research and training in green hydrogen and wind energy. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Calnan

31 July 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 520 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 520 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Advanced Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectroscopy – method development and applications

PhD position available in Machine Learning and Automation of Polymer Nanogel Discovery for Mitochondria Delivery

Investigation of transition metal complex – DNA interactions.

Design of MRI contrast agents based on designed metallo coiled coils

Revealing the correlation between physiology and physical chemistry of microcalcification in connective tissue using AI supported tissue characterization.

Design and synthesis of metal-organic assemblies and materials

NMR studies of transport-driven metabolic organization in microbial biofilms and microbiomes

Discovery of inorganic cathode materials and/or solid electrolytes for next generation battery technology

Determination of grain boundary chemistry in functional materials with atomistic precision using a novel and cheap X-ray methodology in a scanning electron microscope

Resource-efficient quantum simulation of chemistry with quantum computers

Fully funded PhD positions in Astronomy, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Earth Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics

Developing Next‑Generation Boron Compounds for BNCT Cancer Therapy

BioDyes - expanding the scope of renewed and renewable textiles (Ref: CG-AC-2522)

Fully Funded Phosphazene Stabilised Ylids as Ligands for Aluminium Catalysis

Enhancing Membrane-Free Alkaline Electrolysis for Sustainable Hydrogen Production (Ref: LU-EnerHy 2026-27/004)

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