We have 116 polymer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Polymers and turbulence are two of the most difficult problems in statistical physics. In the past, the study of polymeric liquids was divided in two categories. Read more

Supervisors: Dr D Kivotides, Dr P Grassia

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

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Molecular Simulations and Data-driven Modelling for Polymer Nanocomposite Membranes

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

The urgent need to mitigate climate change has led to increased focus on sustainable energy solutions. This includes the development of mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation in net-zero applications. Read more

Supervisor: Dr ER Ricci

26 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Accelerated Discovery of Next Generation Polymers Using Artificially Intelligent Reactor Platforms

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Chemical and Process Engineering

The application of digital technologies is transforming the discovery and manufacturing process within materials science. This therefore represents perhaps the only opportunity to address the urgent need for new sustainable, high performing materials to facilitate more efficient processes (e.g. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Warren

17 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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High-throughput biomaterials discovery

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Polymer biomaterials have revolutionised a range of areas from drug delivery, to antimicrobials, to cellular cryopreservation. There are 1000’s of possible monomer combinations, molecular weights and architectures to be explored, and even small differences can dramatically change their properties. Read more

Supervisor: Prof m Gibson

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

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Polymeric materials in extreme environments: An exploration of polymer network structure in high-performance epoxy-amine thermosets for use in marine environments (Ref:RDFC24/HLS/APP/UNTHANK)

Northumbria University Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This fully funded PhD studentship will explore the fundamental material, molecular and network-forming properties that deliver optimal performance in epoxy-amine thermoset polymer coatings. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M Unthank, Dr M Sims

29 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Through-thickness reinforcement compatible conductive polymer filaments PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

Composite through-thickness reinforcement techniques are typically used to bolster through-thickness behaviour, composite’s primary weakness, but the integration of through-thickness elements for embedding electrical and thermal functionality is a fast-growing area of research. Read more

Supervisors: Dr David Ayre, Dr GN Neale

14 May 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Nanotechnologies for cancer: developing new polymer-drug conjugates for the treatment of a range of cancers

University of Reading School of Pharmacy

Polymer anticancer-drug conjugates are drug delivery systems in which a low molecular weight anticancer agent is covalently conjugated to a water-soluble polymeric carrier. Read more

Supervisors: Dr F Greco, Prof H Osborn

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

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Using Natural Language Processing and molecular simulations to build polymer databases

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD position in multiscale modelling of polymer composites is available in the group of Professor Carbone at the University of Manchester from October 2024. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Carbone

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

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Machine Learning (ML) for Polymer Blending Optimisation

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

A wide spectrum of target thermoplastic materials can be manufactured by tailoring polymer blends to achieve particular combinations of end-user performance (e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Dr DG Gerogiorgis, Prof V Koutsos

16 January 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating new biocompatible polymers as biomaterials

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD studentship (UK tuition fees) is available in the group of Dr Arno at the University of Birmingham (group website. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Dr Maria Chiara Arno

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

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Understanding Nonlinear Dynamics of Associative Polymers for Healthcare and Sustainable Applications: Computer Simulations and Mathematical Modelling

University of Reading Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Introduction. Associative polymers are macromolecules containing associative groups, also called stickers, that undergo reversible association to physically cross link the polymers into transient networks. Read more

Supervisors: Dr Z Wang, Dr A Lukyanov

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

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Healable Polymer Materials

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

The past four decades of science have witnessed how chemists have learnt from nature, in part by trial and error as well as elegant design, to understand and master the use of weak non-covalent interactions and self-assembly processes in synthetic systems to realise complex multi-component assemblies that exhibit attractive functionalities. Read more

Supervisor: Prof W C Hayes

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

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Solid polymer electrolytes for batteries and smart windows PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This research aims at development of solid polymer electrolytes for next-generation batteries and electrochromic smart windows. Batteries and smart windows are one of key technologies to improve energy efficiency and enable net-zero economies. Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Aria

24 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Developing multifunctional biomaterials: an anti-infective and pro-endothelialisation polymer graft

University of Strathclyde Pure and Applied Chemistry

This project is one of 14 four year PhD Studentships funded by Medical Research Scotland (MRS) (https://www.medicalresearchscotland.org.uk) to be delivered jointly by the named University and External Partner Organisation (EPO). Read more

Supervisor: Dr K.H.A Lau

1 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Natural Polymer Textiles & Fibres for Sustainable Fashion Sector PhD

Cranfield University School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing (SATM)

This project aims to manufacture sustainable textiles from renewable/natural polymers such as cellulose, chitin, alginate, chitosan which derived from most abundant natural resources like agricultural biomass and sea food waste (crab shell, shrimp shells etc.). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S.S Rahatekar

3 July 2024 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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Investigating Nanoscale Network Polymer Degradation

The University of Manchester Department of Materials

Research Group: Polymers and Composites

Network polymers are widely deployed as the matrix in structural composites and high-performance pigmented protective coatings. Surprisingly however, many fundamental aspects of how the properties and structure of these materials degrade upon exposure to the environment remains unknown. Read more

Supervisor: Miss SM Morsch

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Fully Funded Doctoral Studentship in Polymer Chemistry: Multifunctional Electrolytes, Department of Engineering, Durham University.

Durham University Department of Engineering

Durham University, one of the top 100 universities in the world (ranked 82nd in QS World University Rankings 2022) is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD studentship to work within the Department of Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr N Shirshova

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

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Mesoscopic calculations of polymer drag reduction

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

It is known that the addition of a small concentration of polymer chains in a turbulent boundary layer reduces significant turbulent drag in this boundary layer. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Kivotides

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

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Next-Generation Hydrogen Production Using Polymer Nanotemplates

University of Sheffield Department of Chemical & Biological Engineering

Hydrogen vehicles are already on the road, and most ICE vehicles can combust hydrogen with simple alterations. The byproduct of combustion is water vapour, making hydrogen one of the most sustainable fuels available. Read more

Supervisor: Dr AJ Nedoma

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

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ZENITH PhD Project: Development of polymeric composites for enhanced porosity and scalability of hydrogen storage

University of Bath Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Bath is inviting applications for this funded PhD project expected to commence in September 2024. Read more

Supervisors: Dr M Kopeć, Prof A D Burrows, Prof T J Mays, Prof C R Bowen

30 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Mono-Material Barrier Films for Sustainable and Circular Plastic Packaging Applications (MonoFilm)

University of Warwick WMG

Plastic packaging materials play a crucial role in today's society, offering advantages such as versatility, hygiene, safety, lightweight properties, and, notably, a low carbon footprint when compared to alternative materials. Read more

Supervisors: Prof T Peijs, Dr T Schiller

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

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ENZACT: Decarbonising the surfactant and functional polymer value chains by enzymatic processes

Keele University Faculty of Natural Sciences

ENZACT. Decarbonising the Surfactant and Functional Polymer Value Chains by Enzymatic Processes. BBSRC Bioscience Prosperity Partnership with aligned mini-CDT. Read more

Supervisors: Dr G J Miller, Dr S Cosgrove

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (European/UK Students Only)

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Biomechanics and wear of a novel modular tray for an all-polymer total knee replacement

University of Leeds Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Research Group: School of Mechanical Engineering

Do you want to make a difference in patients’ lives? Are you interested in medical technologies innovation? Do you want to collaborate with industry? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then you should consider this PhD studentship opportunity offered by the University of Leeds in partnership with Invibio Limited, a proven development partner and leader of biomaterials solutions. Read more

Supervisors: Prof L Jennings, Dr R Cowie, Dr A Briscoe

6 May 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Evaluating the sustainability of polymer membrane fabrication and applications

University of Edinburgh School of Engineering

Applications are invited for postgraduate research leading to a PhD degree in Engineering within the subject area of Chemical Engineering. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Lau

15 February 2025 PhD Research Project Self-Funded PhD Students Only

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The use of conducting polymer/metal oxide composites for the removal of heavy metal ions in water resources

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Water pollution is a significant problem and contamination with heavy metal ions such as Cu, Hg, Zn, Pb, Ni, and Cd can be considered toxic even in extremely low concentrations (1). Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Barton

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Investigating biocompatible polymers for crystallisation-driven self-assembly

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

A fully funded PhD studentship (UK tuition fees) is available in the group of Dr Arno at the University of Birmingham (group website. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Dr Maria Chiara Arno

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

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Modelling the formation & recycling of plastic composites

University of Strathclyde Department of Chemical and Process Engineering

Polymer composites are used in a wide variety of applications including electronic devices, aerospace and automotive components, wind turbines and plastic packaging. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Johnston, Dr P Mulheran

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

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Nanomedicines Prepared using Polymerization Induced Self-Assembly (PISA)

Kingston University Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education

Background. Recent advances in polymer particle design have largely relied on developments in controlled/living or reversible deactivation radical polymerization (RDRP). Read more

Supervisor: Prof F Aldabbagh

Year round applications PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Visualising Molecular Doping in Conjugated Polymers

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Visualising Molecular Doping in Conjugated Polymers. A fully funded 3.5 years PhD position in the field of experimental nanoscience at surfaces and molecular imaging of conjugated polymers is available in the group of Prof. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Costantini

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Understanding interactions of proteins with polymer-coated nanoparticles

University of York York Biomedical Research Institute

Introduction. Polymer-coated nanoparticles are promising drug delivery vehicles. Multiple functionalities can be embedded into the nanoparticle structure to enable uptake of the drug-like molecules, their targeted delivery and controlled release. Read more

Supervisors: Prof V Chechik, Prof D Ungar

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

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We have 116 polymer PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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