Latest Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

University of Sydney PhD Opportunities

Hydride-based materials for electrochemical storage

We are looking for a highly motivated researcher to kick off his/her PhD journey on an exciting project co-hosted by Institut de Chimie et des Matériaux Paris-Est & The University of Sydney. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof FAZ Aguey-Zinsou

28 March 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

University of Bath Institute for Sustainability

Effect of accelerated carbonation on the microstructure of lime-stabilised earth bricks

The University of Bath Institute for Sustainability inviting applications for the following PhD project which is part of a joint PhD programme between the University of Bath and Monash University in Australia. . Read more

Supervisors: Dr T Abdelmagid, Dr CR Ritchie

28 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Investigation of the regression of propellants in a hybrid propellant rocket engine using gelled/solidified RP-1 and other hydrocarbon propellants

Kingston University has developed and pioneered the use of two innovative technologies in recent years that we hope will have a significant impact on the space and launch propulsion sectors. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Shaw

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

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Identification and characterisation of liquids using ultrasound and machine learning

This project involves further development of an analytical system for identifying and characterising liquids based on the formation of liquid drops and employing interferometric ultrasound methods to investigate them. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Augousti

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

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Fate of microplastics in waste waters and sewage sludge used in agriculture – impacts on the terrestrial environment

Microplastics and fibres are widespread in the environment with significant work undertaken in marine environments looking at the fate and uptake of microplastics through the food chain. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P Hooda

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

Kingston University Faculty of Engineering, Computing and the Environment

Composite Materials with integrated ‘‘massless’’ energy storage for use in civil and mobile applications such as electric vehicles, drones, and composite planes

Nowadays in electric cars, batteries, contribute a large part of the vehicle's weight, which means additional footprinting and load bearing function. Read more

Supervisor: Dr S Koutsonas

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

University of Southampton

Full PhD scholarships for UK Black researchers at the University of Southampton

The University of Southampton is pleased to launch their Black Futures PhD scholarships scheme for UK Black researchers. This prestigious scheme is aimed at talented UK-domiciled Black and mixed-Black heritage students who want to pursue a PhD at Southampton. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) PhD Opportunities

PhD project: Functional Structural Colour Devices through 3D Printing

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

PhD Project: 3D-Printed Micro-Robots for Medical Applications

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

PhD Project: 3D printing next-generation actuators for soft robots and devices

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

PhD Project: Functional 3D/4D Printing of Responsive Structures

Applications are invited for a PhD project within the Faculty of Engineering, in the Centre for Additive Manufacturing research group (CfAM, http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/research/groups/cfam/index.aspx) at the University of Nottingham. Read more

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

University of Nottingham School of Medicine

An immune-instructive synthetic mucus for inflammatory bowel disease immunotherapy

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammatory condition underpinned by aberrant immune responses to gastrointestinal (GI) mucosal surfaces leading to ulceration, pain, diarrhoea, growth retardation, and predisposition to colon cancer. Read more

Supervisors: Prof A Ghaemmaghami, Prof A Mata, Dr G Moran

20 December 2023 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of York Department of Chemistry

Automated IR reaction Monitoring and data Analysis tools for mechanistic eXamination (AIRMAX): A high throughput flow array for use in reaction discovery

Background. Developments in chemical science are underpinned by modern analytical techniques which provide insight into molecular composition and dynamics. Read more

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

5 January 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

King’s College London Department of Physics

Preparation of InP Quantum Dots

Applications are invited for a funded studentship to work on the synthesis and analysis of luminescent InP-based quantum dots using colloidal/air-sensitive inorganic chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Green

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