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Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 563 Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Hybrid laser-polymer chips for optical computing and smart sensing

Neuromorphic computing - an approach to information processing inspired in basic morphology and working principles of the brain - is a rapidly growing area of research due to the availability of high-speed hardware and the need for artificial intelligence systems across a wide range of applications. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr J Porte-Parera, Prof M Strain
 30 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Students / Research Assistants (m/f/x) (E 13 TV-G-U, 65% part-time)

The Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt am Main is one of the largest universities in Germany with around 41,000 students and with about 5,800 employees. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr DW Wunnicke
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Decoding Carbon Disorder for High-Performance Graphene Conductive Additives

Project description. Lancaster University is pleased to offer a fully funded PhD studentship as part of the Faraday Institution PhD Training Programme, focused on understanding the structure-property relationships of graphene-based conductive carbons for next-generation battery electrodes. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr XH Hua
 16 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Next-Generation Flow Batteries for a Net-Zero Future

Description. Are you excited by the challenge of transforming how we store renewable energy? This PhD project offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of electrochemistry and energy materials, developing the next generation of redox flow batteries for large-scale, long-duration energy storage. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr A Sobrido
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding Bacillus Spores Germination via microfluidics-based single-cell microscopy

The University of Exeter’s Living Systems Institute is inviting applications for a PhD studentship titled “Understanding Bacillus Spores Germination via microfluidics-based single-cell microscopy”. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr S Pagliara
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Thermomigration of Hydrogen in Reactor Fuel Cladding Materials

This project is part of cohort 3 of the EPSRC CDT in Developing National Capability for Materials 4.0, with the Henry Royce Institute. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof F Hofmann
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Membranes for carbon dioxide conversion for environmental and space exploration applications

The conversion of carbon dioxide to useful products is essential not only on Earth for reaching net zero targets, but also for space exploration and future planet colonisation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr D Neagu, Dr V Inglezakis
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Designer photoenzymes for selective C-H functionalisations

A PhD studentship is available in the groups of Dr Florence Hardy and Prof Anthony Green, University of Manchester, as part of the cross-institutional BioAID Doctoral Training Programme, including world-leading experts from Queen's University Belfast, University of Manchester, University of Edinburgh and University of Bristol. Read more
 Supervisors: Prof A Green, Dr F Hardy
 18 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology: PhD Studentship in Chemistry- Development of metallodrugs for use in cancer combination therapy

Key Information. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and any application submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than an application submitted in English. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Gill, Prof Gareth Jenkins Jenkins
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring how Mycobacterium tuberculosis uses nutrients

This PhD project will investigate how Mycobacterium tuberculosis utilises nutrients and how changes in nutrient transport influence pathogen biology by combining microbiology, biochemical and analytical approaches. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof EF Fullam
 30 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Optimising energy conversion in a plasma boiler through molecular modelling

Improving the energy efficiency of heating and cooling processes is an essential step towards decarbonisation and climate change mitigation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr M Jorge, Dr E Brightman
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Development of Biocompatible Polypeptide/Surfactant Films with Tuneable 3D Structures using Advanced Characterisation Techniques

Setup. This exciting multidisciplinary project offers a unique opportunity to combine fundamental scientific research using state-of-the-art experimental techniques with applied innovation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr R Campbell, Prof J Lawrence
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Dye Release Self-Lubricating Bearings for Reduced Waste and Inspections

Join our diverse and inclusive team to transform the future of aviation as part of the UK’s EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Net Zero Aviation. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr SH Hutt, Prof RO Pullin, Dr A Clarke, Dr P Prokopovich
 30 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Evaluating the feasibility of social, economic, and environmental sustainability strategies for explosive waste management in small manufacturing facilities - PhD

Sustainability in explosive waste management remains a critical yet understudied challenge, particularly for small-scale, remote manufacturing facilities that often lack the resources and infrastructure of larger defence or industrial operations. . Read more
 Supervisors: Ms T Temple, Dr F Persico, Prof F Coulon
 2 September 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PhD Studentship in Chemical Biology – Developing Novel Treatments for Fungal Pathogens

Award summary. 100% home fees covered, a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £20,780 (2025/26 UKRI rate) and a per annum budget of £6,000 for consumables and conference attendance etc. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr T McAllister, Prof P Race, Dr J Stach
 15 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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