Latest Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 50 Latest Synthetic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

[Leverhulme Trust Fully Funded PhD scholarship] - Let's revolutionise Organic eSynthesis!

University of Greenwich Department of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences

For centuries, electrolysis has been performed in setups similar to Faraday's original one. It is now time to bring Electrosynthesis to the 21st century!. Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Lam

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

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[GSK/UoG Fully Funded PhD] Unleashing the Full Potential of Electrosynthesis at Scale: "Go Big or Go Home"

University of Greenwich Department of Pharmaceutical, Chemical and Environmental Sciences

Although oxidation reactions are common in organic chemistry, their implementation on a larger scale is often challenging due to cost and safety concerns associated with the use of large amounts of oxidants. . Read more

Supervisor: Prof K Lam

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

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Tumor-selective metal chelators for multiple theranostic applications

University of Sydney School of Chemistry

We are seeking strongly motivated and competitive candidates to conduct PhD research as part of an internationally-recognised research team involved in new tumor-selective metal chelators for multiple theranostic applications. Read more

Supervisor: Prof L Rendina

Year round applications PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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

University of York Department of Chemistry

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)

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New Approaches to the Synthesis of Complex Fluorinated Molecules

University College London Department of Chemistry

Recruitment for UCL EPSRC DTP studentships is currently underway. The selection process will be conducted through a standardised central procedure. Read more

Supervisor: Dr T Sheppard

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

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Microporous hybrid composites of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for hydrogen storage applications

University of Bristol School of Civil, Aerospace, and Design Engineering

The project. Hydrogen is one of the most promising alternative energy vectors that can potentially replace dependence on fossil fuels to meet net zero target. Read more

Supervisors: Dr SN Nayak, Prof I Hamerton, Prof C Faul

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

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Design magnetoelectric nanoparticles with outstanding physical property for biomedical applications

University College London Department of Physics and Astronomy

Magnetoelectric nanoparticles (MENP) are multiferroic materials with magnetic and electric properties coupled together. The coupling allows direct control of ferroelectricity using an external magnetic field or vice-versa. Read more

Supervisor: Prof N T K Thanh

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

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Developing Enabling Synthetic Methods for Accelerated Peptidomimetic Drug Discovery

University of Birmingham School of Chemistry

Transient protein-protein interactions (PPIs) control all cellular processes relevant to health and disease. Thus, a major problem in life-sciences research is to understand and manipulate PPIs with molecular and temporal resolution. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Wilson

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

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Experimental discovery of new Inorganic Materials Towards Net Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

New inorganic materials are needed to advance technologies such as batteries for electric vehicles and grid storage, catalysts for biomass conversion or water splitting for hydrogen generation, photovoltaics for solar energy conversion, and to develop our basic scientific understanding of the connection between chemical composition, crystal structure and physical properties. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr L Daniels

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

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Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

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

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Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials Towards Net-Zero Technologies

University of Liverpool Department of Chemistry

The discovery of new inorganic materials is necessary to advance sustainable technologies, such as batteries and fuel cells which provide alternative routes to energy production that are critical for modern society to achieve net zero. Read more

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge

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

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Photonics for Net Zero Enabled by Patternable Boron-Phosphide Polymers

University of York Department of Chemistry

The manipulation of light in optoelectronic devices is a cornerstone for the delivery of Net Zero, for example in low-energy optical computing (silicon-photonics) and green hydrogen generation from water (photocatalysis). Read more

Supervisors: Prof A S Weller, Dr Y Wang

3 January 2024 PhD Research Project Awaiting Funding Decision/Possible External Funding

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Modular Synthesis of Medicinally Relevant Macrocycles via Cascade Ring Expansion Reactions

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background and novelty. Macrocycles (12+ membered rings) and medium-sized rings (8–11 membered) have great potential in medicinal chemistry but are hard to make using current synthetic methods. Read more

Supervisor: Dr W Unsworth

21 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Revolutionizing sports monitoring and rehabilitation with smart textiles and wearable electronics

Loughborough University Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

The Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Manufacturing Engineering at Loughborough University is one of the largest engineering schools in the UK. Read more

Supervisor: Dr LX Xu

12 January 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Pushing the limits of electronic delocalization in organic molecules

UNSW Sydney School of Chemistry

A project exploring organic materials chemistry is available in the Peeks group at UNSW. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M Peeks

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

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