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solid state chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 38 solid state chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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

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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Materials Discovery and Physical Crystallography

This project focuses on discovery of new functional materials for clean energy applications, through experimental synthesis and structure determination using advanced X‑ray and electron diffraction techniques. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr LD Daniels
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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(SATURN CDT) Cements for immobilization of radioactive high chloride solutions and other chemical wastes

SATURN_Nuclear_CDT. UoM_Nuclear. We are welcoming applications for a PhD project commencing October 2026 conducting research to aid the safe immobilisation of radioactive chemical waste from the UK’s nuclear weapons programme. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr C Thorpe, Dr B Walkley
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD studentship in organic / supramolecular chemistry: Membrane-bound molecular machines

Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of organic / supramolecular chemistry. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic student who wants to conduct research in synthetic supramolecular chemistry, physical organic chemistry, or lipid membranes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Cooper
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD Studentship in Model Development to Predict the Effects of Particle Size and Morphology on Energetic Material Sensitivity

Applications are sought for a fully funded PhD studentship position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham (UoB) in collaboration with AWE Nuclear Security Technologies. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Michalchuk
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Accelerating Development of Cost Effective Metal Catalysts for H2 Generation (Ref: CM/MS-SF1/2026)

The growing interest in developing pathways to clean, sustainable energy continues as the result of diminishing oil reserves. One promising solution utilises hydrogen as a clean fuel and offers an attractive route towards net zero attainment. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Smith
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD studentship in Cocrystals as Probes for the Local Conditions in Resonant Acoustic Mixing

PhD studentship in Cocrystals as Probes for the Local Conditions in Resonant Acoustic Mixing. Applications are sought for a fully funded PhD studentship position in the School of Chemistry at the University of Birmingham (UoB) in collaboration with the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl). Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Michalchuk, Prof T F Friscic
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Advancing hyperpolarised solid-state NMR spectroscopy for materials science

This PhD project is open to a wide range of research directions, depending on the interests and abilities of the candidate. The main topic will concern the application and development of methods for advanced NMR investigations of hyperpolarised solids. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr D Lee
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Synthesis and Investigation of Novel Electrolytes for Application in Next Generation Solid Oxide Fuel Cells

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: Prof A McLaughlin, Dr S Fop
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Catalyst development for biomolecule modification (industrially funded project)

A PhD position is available in the group of Professor John Bower at the University of Liverpool (https://bowerresearchgroup.wordpress.com/). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof J Bower
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Designing many-body quantum echoes for quantum computation assisted structure determination

Supervisory Team. Dr Christian Bengs. In this project, you will explore the design of many-body quantum echoes that amplify structurally sensitive data for quantum computation. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr CB Bengs
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Generative AI Models for Materials Discovery

The discovery of novel inorganic solid-state materials is essential to advance energy storage, catalysis, semiconductors, and quantum technologies. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Prof R Savani
 31 August 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK 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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Crystal growth and neutron scattering of functional materials

PhD Opportunity. Crystal growth and neutron scattering of functional materials. (UCL Crystal Growth Laboratory @ Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus). Read more
 Supervisor: Prof R Perry
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding
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Frustrated Hydrogen Bonds for Functional Materials

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 S Fop, Prof A McLaughlin, Prof A Donnadio
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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