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We have 134 Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 134 Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
PhD in Organic Chemistry involves the study of the structure, properties, preparation and reactions of organic compounds.
What's it like to study a PhD in Organic Chemistry?
As an Organic Chemistry PhD student, you'll spend most of your time working in a laboratory, either carrying out original research or working towards an independent study thesis. Some research projects will have a clinical or health focus, but many are purely academic.
Possible research areas include:
- Bioprocess engineering
- Polymer chemistry
- Nano materials
- Chemical biology
- Organic materials chemistry
Some Organic Chemistry research projects have a specific focus, such as the impact of anthropogenic activity on the water cycle, or will sit within a wider area of research in chemistry.
It's likely you'll work with a supervisor or a team of researchers with a similar research focus. You'll likely have regular meetings with your supervisor to review your progress, and to consult on any changes to your project.
Most PhDs in Organic Chemistry will require you to write an 80,000-word thesis to be defended in an oral viva examination at the end of your study.
Entry requirements for a PhD in Organic Chemistry
The minimum entry requirement for a PhD in Organic Chemistry is usually a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, such as Biology, Chemistry or Physics, along with a Masters qualification. You may be asked to submit a research proposal as part of your application.
PhD in Organic Chemistry funding options
In the UK, PhDs in Organic Chemistry are funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) or Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). Projects will usually have funding attached, meaning you'll automatically be awarded coverage of your tuition fees and living costs, along with a tax-free stipend, if you're accepted onto one.
Some students can also apply for separate funding, which is sometimes offered through the university or through a charity or trust.
PhD in Organic Chemistry careers
With expertise in organic chemistry, you could go on to do almost anything! You could work in pharmaceuticals, forensics, chemical engineering, forensics, energy or food. You could also work for the government or in academia.
Metal-free catalysis to make and break C-F bonds
Fluorine-containing molecules are essential in a wide range of applications, including in many pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Read more
Csp3-H Zincation: Functional Group Tolerant Modifications of Pharmaceutical Moieties
Selective C-H functionalisation is a gold-standard reaction in synthetic chemistry for pharmaceutical and natural product synthesis, adding complexity and value to simple starting materials while generating the minimum possible waste. Read more
The Development of a Digital Polymer Biodegradation Platform
Please contact Dr Marc Little for further information (M.Little@hw.ac.uk). Context. Fossil-derived polymer-based materials are widely used across various industries, particularly in the production of plastics. Read more
Improving the sustainability of propellane chemistry
Bicyclo[n.1.1]alkanes (BCAs) have emerged as important building blocks in contemporary drug design, serving as useful building blocks that can substitute for aromatic rings, leading to improved physicochemical and pharmacokinetic profiles of drug candidates. Read more
Late-Stage Oxygenation of Medicinally Important Bridged Bicyclic Hydrocarbons using Unspecific Peroxygenases (UPOs)
We will establish methods for the synthesis of novel, medicinally important bridged bicyclic hydrocarbon (BBH) scaffolds using late-stage oxygenation enabled by unspecific peroxygenase (UPO) enzymes. Read more
Functional Sugar-derived Polymers for Sustainable Agricultural Applications
Beyond plastics, polymers play a vital role in our lives as key ingredients of liquid formulations. Read more
Stable Organometallic Gels for sp3-sp2 and sp2-sp2 Negishi Cross-Coupling
Air- and moisture-sensitive organometallic reagents are a key tool in modern synthetic chemistry and enable a wide range of powerful synthetic transformations. Read more
sp3–sp2 Suzuki-Miyaura Cross Coupling of Heterocyclic Organoborons: Exploring 3D Pharmaceutical Space
There is significant interest in sp3-rich heterocyclic scaffolds for medicinal chemistry and there is thus a need for methods to construct sp3-sp2 bonds on such scaffolds in a simple, controllable, programmable and sustainable way. Read more
Systematic Exploration of 3D Pharmaceutical Space using 3D Bifunctional Building Blocks
There is much interest in 3D heterocyclic scaffolds for medicinal chemistry. Within fragment-based drug discovery, we are developing a synthetic platform to enable the elaboration of 2D fragments into 3D lead compounds, addressing limitations highlighted by industry. Read more
The development of better drugs for heart failure
History and purpose. Are you passionate about cutting-edge drug development and eager to make a real-world impact? The Ferrier Research Institute at Victoria University of Wellington is offering an exciting PhD scholarship to help transform the treatment of heart failure. Read more
Design and synthesis of transition-state analogue inhibitors of 2’-deoxynucleoside 5’-phosphate N-glycosidase 1 (DNPH1)
History and purpose. Cancer is the leading cause of death in New Zealand and worldwide, associated with one in three deaths. Despite the emergence of immunotherapies, cancer patients are largely treated using conventional cancer therapies such as surgery, radiation, and chemotherapies. Read more
PhD opportunity in Prof. Wenxin Wang’s lab, University College Dublin (UCD) 4-year Full-time PhD Scholarships
PhD opportunity in Prof. Wenxin Wang’s lab, University College Dublin (UCD) 4-year Full-time PhD Scholarships . Overview of the Post. Read more
Green Polymers from Sugars towards Polyethylene-Like Materials
Polymers are widespread in modern society as they produce light, strong, and cheap plastic materials, with an ever-increasing demand, which are critical to many technologies from consumer goods, electronics to healthcare. Read more
An exploration of “greener” alternatives for oligonucleotide synthesis
The solid phase synthesis of oligonucleotides, historically conducted on controlled pore glass, but more recently on polystyrene, typically proceeds in a 3′ to 5′ direction by a four-step synthesis cycle with each step followed by a solvent wash. Read more
Revealing the Mystery of Scotch Whisky – Process Monitoring of Scotch Whisky Production
For further information and an informal discussion on the project, prior to applying, please contact D.Ellis@hw.ac.uk. Historically, the production of Scotch has been characterized by tradition and permanence. Read more