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We have 70 Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

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Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

We have 70 Chemical Physics PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for European Students (exc UK)

A PhD in Chemical Physics specialises in the properties of matter and how they are affected by the movement of particles. Through your research, you could help inform the field of chemistry and help advance our current knowledge of atoms, elements and molecules.

What's it like to study a PhD in Chemical Physics?

As a PhD student in Chemical Physics, you'll be working with your supervisor and other members of the department to help develop new applications of the elements and materials that make up our world, and further our current understanding of the structure of matter. You'll likely divide your time between lab-based research, writing your thesis, and attending seminars and conferences.

Possible research areas include:

  • Nanotechnology
  • Electro-chemistry
  • Atomistic and molecular simulations
  • Soft matter physics
  • Chemical biology
  • Energy storage

Besides independent study, you may have the opportunity to connect with the wider academic community through attending departmental meetings and publishing papers. You may also be encouraged to take part in mentoring programmes to help guide your progress.

If you are considering a PhD in Chemical Physics, it is likely that you will already have some undergraduate and Masters level research experience in chemistry.

PhD in Chemical Physics entry requirements

The entry requirement for a PhD in Chemical Physics is usually a Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics with a Chemistry specialism. You may also be asked to submit a research proposal outlining your research plans.

PhD in Chemical Physics funding options

The main body funding PhDs in Chemical Physics in the UK is the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Projects have funding attached, meaning that students automatically receive coverage of the tuition fees of a PhD and a living cost stipend.

Some students may wish to self-fund their PhD in Chemical Physics, though this is less common. Self-funding may be possible through combining the UK government loan with other sources such as a university scholarship or support from your university or charity.

PhD in Chemical Physics careers

The skills you'll gain during a PhD will prepare you for a career in academia or a role in the chemical or material sciences industries. You may also choose to apply your skills to other industries such as medicine, agriculture and forensics.

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Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Use of pEEM for the quantitative analysis of protein-liposome interactions, NBL-4

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in February 2024 affiliated to the Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory in the Discipline of Physics (School of Natural Sciences) at the University of Galway. Read more

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) analysis by Polarized Excitation Emission Matric (pEEM) spectroscopy, NBL-3

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in February 2024 affiliated to the Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory in the Discipline of Physics (School of Natural Sciences) at the University of Galway. Read more

Reaction Monitoring and Structural Characterisation of Coordination Driven Self-Assembled Systems by Ion Mobility-Mass Spectrometry

Can you envisage a world where building a new catalyst or an artificial enzyme is like following an architectural plan for building a house? This is difficult as we don't even fully understand the construction materials! We research the properties of molecular building-blocks and their "constructed" aggregates, towards drawing up these type of blueprints. Read more

Atomic scale characterisation and quantum engineering of energy-efficient molecular materials (QMol)

Project summary – The goal of this PhD project is to help realise a new generation of switchable molecular devices with the potential to fulfil societal needs for flexible energy harvesting materials, low-power neuromorphic computing, smart textiles, and self-powered patches for healthcare. Read more

Using Robotics to Remove the Harmful Effects of Toxic Metals in Industrially Relevant Metal-Catalysed Processes

Organometallic catalysis is one of the most vibrant and essential areas worldwide in scientific research, with impact in a broad range of industrially relevant fields such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and materials. Read more
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Why do some particles have the superpower of ice nucleation?

Clouds in the Earth’s atmosphere, and thereby the planet’s climate, are strongly affected by the presence of atmospheric particles that have the special ability to nucleate ice. Read more

Visualising Molecular Doping in Conjugated Polymers

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

Plasmonic Enhancement of Hydrogen from Water Splitting

The surface plasmon resonance of nanostructures enhances solar light harvesting using semiconducting substrates either by photo-induced charge transfer or near-field enhancement. Read more

Designing two-dimensional materials based membrnaes for sustainable separation technologies

National Graphene Institute (NGI) and Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Manchester, invites applications for two fully funded PhD studentship (Uk and Overseas) in the area of 2D materials based membranes. Read more

Towards Circular Solar: Advanced Methods for Recycling Solar PV Materials

An exciting PhD opportunity is open at the University of York, Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Sustainable Materials for Net Zero (SuMat0), where the appointed researcher will be instrumental in forging new pathways for recycling solar photovoltaic (PV) materials. Read more

Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Polarised Fluorescence based Downstream Analytics, NBL-1

Application(s) are invited from suitably qualified candidates for full-time funded PhD scholarship(s) starting in February 2024 affiliated to the Nanoscale Biophotonics Laboratory in the Discipline of Physics (School of Natural Sciences) at the University of Galway. Read more

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