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Design, Make, Test, Learn: Automated Discovery of Metalloantibiotics

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is an urgent global challenge, and new approaches to antibiotic discovery are needed. Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Frei

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

Advanced microfluidic systems analytics for adaptive feedback formulation of biologics

University College London

Department of Biochemical Engineering

This project will be part of the UCL- Lonza EPSRC Prosperity Partnership that is a joint collaboration between University College London (UCL) and Lonza. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Dalby

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

Integrated techno-economic and life cycle optimisation of sustainable caprolactone manufacturing

University College London

Department of Biochemical Engineering

Ingevity aims to establish a sustainable manufacturing technology for the production of caprolactone from a renewable platform chemical derived from biomass outside the food value chain. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Conradie

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

Proteomics‑ Informed and AI‑ Enabled Purification Strategies for Complex Antibody Formats

University College London

Department of Biochemical Engineering

Advanced antibody therapeutics—including bispecifics, multispecifics and Fc‑ fusion proteins—offer enhanced clinical functionality but present substantial purification challenges. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D Bracewell

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

Sustainable photocatalysis based on abundant transition metal complexes

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Photocatalysts have become essential tools in modern organic chemistry, enabling light-driven transformations that are critical for pharmaceutical manufacturing and clean energy conversion. Read more

Supervisor: Prof P Walton

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

Evolution of Native Amine Dehydrogenases for Chiral Primary Amine Synthesis

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Chiral amines are important functional groups that feature in up to 50% of small molecule drugs. The chemistry used to make them is often non-selective, hazardous or toxic and so there is significant pressure to develop green and sustainable methods of chiral amine synthesis. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Grogan, Prof W Unsworth

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

Making molecular movies: studies in time-resolved electron diffraction

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. This PhD project will build on work already done in York to develop a time-resolved electron diffraction apparatus. Time-resolved electron diffraction, used to study the structures of species created in photochemical and photophysical processes, is capable of sub-picosecond time resolution. Read more

Supervisor: Prof D A Wann

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

Developing novel catalytic C-F functionalisation strategies for synthesis and materials chemistry

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Catalysis is a foundational technology that underpins chemical synthesis. Around 85% of chemical products involve catalysis during their preparation and catalysis contributes over £50 billion a year to the UK economy. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J Slattery, Prof J M Lynam

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

Self-Assembled Organic Nanorods – Next Generation Nanomaterials

University of York

Department of Chemistry

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Supervisor: Prof D K Smith

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

Loosely Associated Radicals – Promising Photocatalysts for Greener and Sustainable Organic Synthesis

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Light provides energy that can be delivered in a spatial and temporally controlled fashion, and photons can drive otherwise inaccessible chemical reactions, so that complex organic molecules can be prepared in a simple and sustainable manner. Read more

Supervisors: Prof J M Lynam, Prof I J S Fairlamb

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

Disability, care and support following displacement (Project ID SAS0234)

Edinburgh Napier University

School of Applied Sciences

How does displacement shape the lives of persons with disabilities, their relationships and their access to care and support? This PhD offers an opportunity to develop an independent project at the intersection of disability and displacement associated with war, conflict or persecution. Read more

Supervisor: Dr K Sharapov

30 November 2026 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

Targeted delivery of carbohydrate probes for bacterial cell wall engineering

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Antibiotic resistance is a major threat to public health. In 2021, drug-resistant bacterial infections were directly responsible for 1.1 million deaths worldwide; of these, more than 100,000 fatalities were attributed to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Read more

Supervisors: Dr L Willems, Prof A-K Duhme-Klair

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

Sustainable Transition Metal Catalysis Using Dynamic Human-Robot Collaboration: A New Paradigm for Chemical Synthesis

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Transition metal catalysis is the central pillar in modern chemical synthesis. There are on-going drivers to clean and green-up chemical processes and to move them into the net-zero regime. Read more

Supervisors: Prof I J S Fairlamb, Dr J Zhu

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

UKRI BBSRC NEEDL DLA: Linking androgen-regulated RNA processing to cardiovascular health

Newcastle University

Faculty of Medical Sciences Graduate School

This project will investigate how androgens (sex hormones like testosterone) regulate gene expression in heart cells. Normal health requires genes to be properly expressed by producing the correct types of proteins that cells require for their specific function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Luzzi

24 November 2026 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

A three-year PhD studentship in physical-layer network security

Bangor University

College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship based in the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University. Read more

Supervisor: Prof j Tang

24 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Photocatalytic Synthesis of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Aviation accounts for approximately 2.5% of global CO₂ emissions. Because long-haul flights require exceptionally high energy density, liquid hydrocarbon fuels will remain indispensable for the foreseeable future. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R E Douthwaite, Prof V Chechik

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

Dynamic Environmental Transmission Electron Microscopy for Operando Photocatalysis

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. To combat the climate crisis, the chemical industry must transition to renewable energy. Photocatalysis, using sunlight to drive chemical reactions like hydrogen production and carbon dioxide utilization, presents a highly promising pathway. Read more

Supervisors: Prof R E Douthwaite, Prof V Lazarov

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

BISCI IDLA: Decoding the skin ecosystem: An integrated computational framework for pH-driven skin microbiome competition and barrier homeostasis

Imperial College London

The skin microbiome plays a critical role in maintaining skin health through interactions between microbial communities, the skin barrier, and the immune system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Tanaka, Dr JJ Jaworska

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

BISCI IDLA: Decoding the skin ecosystem: An integrated computational framework for pH-driven skin microbiome competition and barrier homeostasis

Procter & Gamble

The skin microbiome plays a critical role in maintaining skin health through interactions between microbial communities, the skin barrier, and the immune system. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Tanaka, Dr JJ Jaworska

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

Sustainable Pd-Catalyzed Synthesis of C-Modified Nucleosides and Nucleotides in Aqueous Conditions.

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. There is significant interest in the green and sustainable chemical synthesis of carbon-modified nucleosides and nucleotides, as potential therapeutic agents, advanced bio-based materials and as fluorescent biological probes. Read more

Supervisor: Prof I J S Fairlamb

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

A three-year PhD studentship in converged fibre, RF and optical wireless networks

Bangor University

College of Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Applications are invited for a PhD studentship based in the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Centre in the School of Computer Science and Engineering, Bangor University. Read more

Supervisor: Prof j Tang

24 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Transforming BioElectrochemical Sensing Technologies: Getting the Best Out of BEST

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Analytical sensing technologies are vital across diverse domains including environmental monitoring, food safety verification, product authentication, and healthcare diagnostics. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Parkin, Prof M A Fascione

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

PhD in Civil Engineering - Future steel connections integrating machine learning and optimised 3D-printed metals (FUSION)

University of Glasgow

College of Science and Engineering

Start date. December 2026. The aim of this project is to produce a reliable and full characterisation of the mechanical behaviour of 3D-printed stainless steel, enabling its safe use in the design of sustainable and resilient steel and stainless steel hybrid structures. Read more

Supervisors: Dr MCD Cabrera Duran, Dr PG Grassl

20 November 2026 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

BISCI IDLA: From CO₂ to consumer products: engineering bacteria and designing enzymes for sustainable chemical manufacture

Northumbria University

Most of the chemicals in everyday consumer products such as detergents, plastics and cosmetics are made from petroleum. Replacing that feedstock with waste CO₂ is one of the most direct ways to decarbonise manufacturing at scale. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Bommareddy, Dr L Fuller

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

BISCI IDLA: From CO₂ to consumer products: engineering bacteria and designing enzymes for sustainable chemical manufacture

Procter & Gamble

Most of the chemicals in everyday consumer products such as detergents, plastics and cosmetics are made from petroleum. Replacing that feedstock with waste CO₂ is one of the most direct ways to decarbonise manufacturing at scale. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Bommareddy, Dr L Fuller

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

BISCI IDLA: Next Generation Peptoids for Fabric Malodor Control and Product Preservation

Durham University

The challenge. Persistent malodour on fabrics and in washing machines is a widespread consumer issue exacerbated by sustainable cold/quick wash cycles, humid drying conditions, and the use of liquid detergents that do not contain bleach. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SL Cobb, Dr EP Perez-Prat Vinuesa

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

BISCI IDLA: Next Generation Peptoids for Fabric Malodor Control and Product Preservation

Procter & Gamble

The challenge. Persistent malodour on fabrics and in washing machines is a widespread consumer issue exacerbated by sustainable cold/quick wash cycles, humid drying conditions, and the use of liquid detergents that do not contain bleach. Read more

Supervisors: Prof SL Cobb, Dr EP Perez-Prat Vinuesa

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

Catching enzymes in the act: chemical synthesis of bacterial sugars for discovery of novel enzymes to disarm bacterial infection

University of York

Department of Chemistry

Background. Every bacterial pathogen is wrapped in a dense coat of sugars, and among the most remarkable are a family of nine-carbon sugars that are present in bacteria but not humans. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M A Fascione, Prof G Thomas

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

BISCI IDLA: An innovative bioengineering approach to develop a novel in vitro platform to study human skin itch capable of consumer insights

Durham University

Itch is an unwanted consumer sensation that accompanies many personal care practises. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Przyborski, Dr YC Chen

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

BISCI IDLA: An innovative bioengineering approach to develop a novel in vitro platform to study human skin itch capable of consumer insights

Procter & Gamble

Itch is an unwanted consumer sensation that accompanies many personal care practises. Read more

Supervisors: Prof S Przyborski, Dr YC Chen

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

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