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applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

We have 133 applied chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

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Luminescent Molecular Probes to Detect Phosphate in UK Waterways (Ref: CM/SB-SF1/2026)

A major unsolved challenge for environmental agencies is to monitor inorganic phosphate in water, to predict the breakout of harmful algae blooms that lead to aquatic ‘dead zones’. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr S Butler, Dr H Willcock
 1 February 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Funded MSc by Research in Chemistry: Generation Research

What do we want and what will you do?. We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate to join a cutting-edge research group in the Department of Chemistry at University of York. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M A Fascione
 16 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Computational Modelling of Nuclear Materials (Ref: CM/PG-SF1/2026)

An exciting self-funded PhD opportunity to join the Advanced Materials Modelling (AMM) Group at Loughborough. Pressurisation, corrosion and other factors may pose a threat to the safety and integrity of nuclear material packages in long term storage. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr P Goddard, Prof R Smith, Dr K Jolley
 1 April 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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4 yr PhD Studentships in Bioinspired and Sustainable Materials (Experimental & Computational)

Multiple PhD scholarships are available for experimental and computational students with background in one or more of the following disciplines. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr K.H.A Lau
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Enhancing Membrane-Free Alkaline Electrolysis for Sustainable Hydrogen Production (Ref: LU-EnerHy 2026-27/004)

This PhD studentship is part of the Engineering Hydrogen NetZero (EnerHy) Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT), an EPSRC-funded initiative focused on advancing research and training in green hydrogen and wind energy. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof S Calnan
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Exploring nitrogen electrochemistry at elevated temperatures (Ref: CM/IMP-SF1/2026)

A huge amount of nitrogen fixation to ammonia-based fertiliser is required annually to maintain global food supply; it is estimated that artificial fixation accounts for 50% of the terrestrial nitrogen cycle. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr IM McPherson
 31 July 2026  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Take your research degree with the School of Science, Monash University Malaysia

Over 100+ Scholarships Available. Scholarships include the Graduate Research Excellence Scholarships, Tuition Waiver Scholarships, Global Excellence and Mobility Scholarships. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  International PhD Programme
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Science Research Opportunities at the University of East Anglia

The Faculty of Science is part of Norwich Research Park, one of Europe's leading research centres conducting cutting-edge multidisciplinary research with an annual research spend of over £130 million. Read more
 Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide)  PhD Opportunities
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4 Year GTA - Accessing deuterated amine-based pharmaceuticals through new approaches to hydrogen isotope exchange

Open to UK applicants only. The School of Chemistry has fully-funded Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) studentships available for UK applicants, starting in September 2026. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr A Pulis, Dr K Suntharalingam
 22 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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PRIMED for Medincinal Chemistry (PRecision, AI Informed, Molecular EDiting)

  Research Group: Rebecca Goss
The PhD focusses on innovative precision molecule editing and diversification. PRIMED combines late stage enzymatic halogenation with synthetic diversification of aryl and alyl halides. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof JM Goss
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)
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Astrocyte Metabolism as Inspiration for Ultra‑Efficient Neuromorphic Computing (Ref: CM/EH-SF1/2026)

Astrocytes (the brain’s most abundant glial cells) play a crucial role in energy management, information processing, and neural support. Read more
 Supervisors: Dr E Hill, Prof P Roach
 1 July 2027  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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PhD in physical chemistry: sustainable electrodes for next-generation energy storage

Project Overview. We have a vacancy for a PhD student working in the area of physical chemistry. While lithium dominates current battery technology, there is considerable drive to move away from lithium salts to more abundant or lower cost alternatives. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr J Hallett
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Chalcogen Bonding: Elucidating Fundamental Origins and Advancing Innovations in Supramolecular Chemistry and Catalysis

Research Summary. We are advancing a range of projects focused on chalcogen bonding across synthetic, catalytic, analytical, and computational chemistry. Read more
 Supervisor: Dr M Greenhalgh
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Self-Funded PhD Students Only
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Development of New Chemical Biology Probes for Medicinal Chemistry Applications

This project will center around the development of novel tool compounds for diseases of societal need, and is collaborative with GSK as an industrial partner. Read more
 Supervisor: Prof C Jamieson
 Year round applications  PhD Research Project  Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)
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Understanding Iron Transport and Flow Assisted Corrosion in PWR Secondary Systems

We are offering an exciting PhD opportunity in partnership with EDF Energy to investigate iron transport mechanisms and flow assisted corrosion (FAC) within the secondary circuit of Pressurised Water Reactors (PWRs). Read more
 Supervisors: Prof F Scenini, Dr N Stevens
 12 June 2026  PhD Research Project  Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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