Fully Funded 48-month PhD studentships at the EPSRC Universities for Nottingham CDT in Resilient Chemistry

12 PhD Scholarships available to start October 2025

We invite suitably qualified and highly motivated applicants from STEM disciplines to apply for a series of multidisciplinary PhD scholarships hosted by the University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University at the EPSRC Universities for Nottingham CDT in Resilient Chemistry.

In partnership with leading industrial stakeholders, we are launching a new collaborative approach to PhD projects. Our PhD projects will develop skills targeting the urgent need in transition to sustainable chemicals manufacturing. Our projects will define the next generation of multidisciplinary innovators driving the technologies and chemistries needed for Net-Zero economies.

Successful candidates will benefit from a fully funded 4-year scholarship, which includes: fees, stipend (25/26 UKRI rate) and Research Training Support Grant.

For 2025 entry, a limited number of studentships funded by UKRI (EPSRC) are available to international students, in accordance with current UKRI guidance.

Application criteria

Ideally, candidates will hold one of the following:

• A minimum of an upper second-class honours’ degree from a 4-year undergraduate course (or equivalent), in a STEM based subject, which may include: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, Material Science, Natural Sciences, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Pharmacy, Synthetic Biology, Computational Biology/Chemistry or a related subject
• A 3-year undergraduate course in one of the above disciplines plus a master’s degree and/or some experience in industry

We particularly welcome enthusiastic and highly motivated applicants with a strong academic curiosity and aptitude for research. Applicants should be committed to working in cross-disciplinary teams and be passionate about working towards a more sustainable future.

If English isn’t your first language, you will also need to meet the relevant English language requirements. An IELTS score of 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element) is required, although we also accept alternative qualifications. A limited number of fully funded studentships will be made available in accordance with current UKRI guidance.

Our partnership is committed to providing an inclusive study environment for all students. We welcome applications from candidates from different backgrounds and protected characteristics, including those from BAME backgrounds. We are dedicated to a diverse and inclusive research culture that is characterised by fairness and equality of opportunity for all.

We offer flexibility in provision of student support including disability support plans and mechanisms to accommodate those with caring responsibilities including maternity and paternity leave.

Deadlines

Application deadline: 20 December 2024 – 5pm

Interviews: To take place before 31 January 2025

How to apply

Please complete the following forms:

• Application_Guide 2025
• PG_Ref_Form
• CDT-Application 2025

Email completed forms to cdt-suschem@nottingham.ac.uk