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polymer chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 44 polymer chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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PhD Studentship in Water-Based Lubrication

Applications are invited for a research studentship in the field of Tribology and Lubrication, leading to the award of a PhD degree. The post is supported by a bursary and fees (at the UK student rate) provided by the EPSRC/Shell IDLA award. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Wong
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Color Science Ph.D.

Earn a color science Ph.D. at the world’s leading university for color science research and education. Overview for Color Science Ph.D. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Research Programme
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Molecular Origins of Stability in Organic Photovoltaic Materials

A 3.5-year PhD position is available in the field of experimental nanoscience at surfaces and molecular-scale imaging of conjugated polymers in the group of Prof. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof G Costantini
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Mechanically robust and transport-optimized thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes

This project is a collaborative initiative between SLB and the University of Manchester, aimed at developing a data-driven digital twin and predictive design framework for thin-film composite mixed-matrix membranes (TFC-MMMs). Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Babaei
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Aging sub-cellular powerstations

Student Background. Theoretical Physics, Mathematics/Statistics, Bioinformatics, Electrical Engineering, Computing (Biological knowledge not required). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof N Jones
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)
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EngD Double Diaphragm Forming for Sustainable Composites Manufacturing sponsored by Syensqo

Double diaphragm forming (DDF) is a promising means of producing sustainable fibre-reinforced composites, offering key advantages over traditional autoclave processing of prepreg sheet materials. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof L Harper
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Self Driving Lab for the investigation of emulsion

Most chemical products consist of multiple compounds that are formulated together, of which the development process is iterative, laborious, and complex. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof Z Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploiting peptide design in linking hydrogel and spread film properties in the development of novel antibacterial films

  Research Group: Division of Pharmacy and Optometry
This project combines expertise in pharmacy and biotechnology to tune polypeptide/surfactant film properties through the design of novel peptides characterised using advanced physical characterisation techniques and relate the film properties to those of hydrogels. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Campbell, Prof A Saiani, Prof A Miller
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Novel multifunctional hydrogel wound dressings for diabetic foot ulcer healing

Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) present a significant clinical challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often leading to severe complications, including infection and amputation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of dual-functional antibacterial and antifungal polymers to prevent medical device-associated infections

Medical device-related fungal infections caused by Candida spp., e.g., in urinary catheters, account for 17.8% of catheter-associated urinary tract infections, posing significant health risks, especially in individuals with compromised immunity. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr SZ Zhang
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Peptide-like hydrogels: A post-surgical sustained release drug delivery implant for the treatment of glioblastoma brain tumours

Provide a brief description of the project. Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and malignant form of brain tumour with ~3,200 new cases annually within the UK and a median survival of 15 months. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr G Laverty, Prof K Malcolm
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Unravelling the physico-chemical mechanisms behind collagen formation and the process of collagen mineralisation

  Research Group: Condensed matter and materials physics
Collagen is a key protein in mammals providing the basis for connective tissue, bone, teeth and other important components of the body. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Kroger, Dr M Pushkin
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Preparation of nanocomposite-based electrodes and development of flexible energy storage device for wearable applications

Flexible and conformable energy sources with high energy storage capabilities and fast charge/discharge rates are needed for applications such as wearables, robots, and electric vehicles. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr LM Manjakkal, Dr K Goh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Advancing Liquid Atmospheric Pressure (LAP) MALDI Mass Spectrometry

MALDI. mass spectrometry has been a cornerstone of modern biological mass. spectrometry, enabling the soft ionization, analysis and characterisation of. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R K Cramer
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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