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chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 521 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Developing novel molecular hosts for catalysis in confined spaces

A fully funded 3.5-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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Molecular Electrochemistry on Silicon Electrodes

The Group of Surface Chemistry and Electrochemistry at Curtin Chemistry, Perth, invites applications for one PhD position focusing on silicon electrochemistry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Ciampi
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Nottingham BBSRC DLA Programme: Engineering modified mRNA for dynamic cells (Industry associated project)

Thanks to £14m of funding awarded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), the University of Nottingham working in partnership with Nottingham Trent University are offering fully funded innovative four-year cohort-based training in frontier science. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr N Archer
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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IC-3-9 Sustainable Dyes from Recycled Rare Earth Materials

This PhD is one of a number of projects hosted by the Centre for Doctoral Training in Green Industrial Futures (CDT-GIF). We are offering pioneering research projects that will enable PhD researchers to explore key technologies and solutions that will support UK industry to reach net zero. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof P Fennell, Dr J Hallett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship: Next-Generation Hair Repair Products

Award summary. 100% home fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £21,805 (subject to minor change). Number of awards. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Fulton
 15 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship: Understanding Molecular Crystal Polymorphism Through Statistical Mechanics, Molecular Simulation, and Machine Learning

Vacancy information. The Department of Chemical Engineering at UCL is a world-leading centre for research and education, addressing global challenges through advances in molecular engineering, materials, energy, healthcare, and sustainability. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Salvalaglio
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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PhD in Computational Modelling of Battery Interphase Formation

Project overview. We are looking for a highly motivated and talented PhD candidate to join a fully funded four-year research project supervised by Dr Bora Karasulu at Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) University of Warwick; and Professor Emma Kendrick at the University of Birmingham. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr BK Karasulu
 11 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Structural Energy Storage in Clay-Based Soils

Structural energy storage is an emerging field with the potential to transform sustainable infrastructure in which materials are designed to simultaneously perform mechanical and energy storage functions. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr AC Casarella
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Access-Controlled Oxidation: Understanding the role of structure in protein damage (Ref: CG-AC-2526)

Protein oxidation is a major marker of protein damage in aging and disease processes, and can occur through a number of routes. One poorly understood contributing element is how protein structure, including local structure, controls the outcomes of oxidation events in the body. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Prof MJ Davies
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Beyond normal - Proteins in Alien Environments (Ref: CG-AC-2525)

What would happen if the liquid enabling life were not water, but a class of molecules with a similar melting range known as 'ionic liquids'? Ionic liquids are, simply, liquids made of ions usually defined as having melting temperatures below 100C, for which there are millions of possible options. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof A Croft
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Antimicrobial gels for biomedical applications (Ref: CG-AC-2523)

Infection is one of the most serious complications following tissue injury and there is a vital need for novel treatments to improve patient outcomes. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Croft, Dr A Elbourne
 3 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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“Atomic layer deposition of transparent conducting electrodes for silicon-based tandem photovoltaics”

The capacity of photovoltaic (PV) installations now exceeds 1.5 TW peak worldwide due to the success of silicon-based solar cell technologies which account for >95% of production. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Pain, Prof JD Murphy
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Molecular Design of Reversible Polymer Networks - QUT (Australia) & NTU (Singapore)

What if you could design the molecular blueprint that dictates how a material behaves—down to when it holds together and when it comes apart?. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof H Frisch
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Synthesis, Characterisation and Evaluation of Novel Antimicrobial Agents against Polymicrobial Biofilms.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a major global health threat, driven in part by the persistence of polymicrobial biofilms that exhibit high tolerance to antimicrobial treatments and immune defences. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A R Rahman, Dr L Cox
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Bioinspired Total Synthesis of Complex Natural Products

Supervisory Team. Jonathan George and Dr Sam Thompson. This project aims to uncover how nature constructs complex molecules by mimicking biosynthetic pathways through synthetic chemistry. Read more
 Supervisor: Assoc Prof J George
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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