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We have 1,091 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
We have 1,091 chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students
Patterning Dynamic Supramolecular Gels for Regenerative Medicine Applications
Background: . Gel-phase materials are effective mimics of the extracellular matrix and can facilitate cell growth. Read more
Rethinking Chemistry Triplet in the Era of Artificial Intelligence (ReCheT-AI)
Chemistry education has long been indebted to the chemistry triplet (CT) paradigm, initially proposed by Johnstone (1982). The triplet asserts that chemistry phenomena can be taught in terms of macro, micro, and symbolic representations and their relationship. Read more
Polymerases for the synthesis of functionalised oligonucleotides
Background . Outside the cellular roles of nucleic acids as DNA and RNA, synthetic nucleic acids with chemical modifications have the potential to be exploited in diverse ways from DNAzymes to means of long-term data storage. Read more
Using Ultra-fast Spectroscopy to Understand the Dynamics of Metal-ligand Bond Activation
Background. Transition metal complexes play a key role in modern synthetic chemistry, as they enable the catalytic selective activation and formation of chemical bonds. Read more
Exploring Metalloantibiotics with Modular Synthesis, Automation and Machine Learning
Background: . Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising rapidly around the world, causing over 1 million deaths worldwide in 2019. Read more
NERC RED-ALERT CDT: Development of automated, inline sensors for real-time monitoring of metal pollutants in freshwater environments.
This project is one of a number that are in competition for funding from the Red-ALERT CDT, hosted by the University of Exeter for entry in September 2025. Read more
Loosely Associated Radicals – New Photocatalysts for Sustainable Synthesis
Background. Light provides energy that can be delivered in a spatial and temporally controlled fashion. Light can drive otherwise inaccessible chemical reactions, so that complex organic molecules can be prepared in a simple and sustainable manner. Read more
Synthesis of macrocycles and medium-sized rings via new ring expansion approaches
Summary. Macrocycles (12+ membered rings) and medium-sized rings (8–11-membered) are cyclic molecules with great potential in many scientific fields and technologies – especially in medicinal chemistry. Read more
PhD in Chemistry: Developing innovative organofluorine chemistry
PhD in Chemistry - Developing innovative organofluorine chemistry. Dr Matthew Tredwell is looking for a PhD student to develop innovative organofluorine chemistry. Read more
Renewable Energy Driven Conversion of Waste to Chemical Fuels Using Metal Oxide Photoelectrochemistry
Background. Vast volumes of plant oil waste are produced globally from industrial and domestic processes. For example, the UK catering industry alone is estimated to generate 50-90 million tons of waste cooking oil per year. Read more
Ammonia futures – the changing face of atmospheric nitrogen emissions
Introduction. Air pollution is the greatest environmental threat to human health, and impacts biodiversity, and ecosystem services. Read more
New Approaches to Catalysis using Supported Ionic Liquid Phases (SILPs)
Background. Ionic liquids (ILs) are extremely attractive solvents with very low volatilities and a wide range of physicochemical properties, which can be tuned by selecting between many possible cation and anion types, or by mixing ILs. Read more
Design and synthesis of chemical tools to interrogate cannabinoid receptors - synthetic, medicinal chemistry
Research project. We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary team at the University of Otago, to undertake research developing chemical probes for the cannabinoid receptor, a type of G protein-coupled receptor (GPCR). Read more
CO2 and Bioderived Polymers for Sustainable Environmental and Biological Sensors
Background. 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
Benchtop NMR for Automated Analysis in High-throughput Reaction Screening
Background. Chemical synthesis is the cornerstone of modern science and technology, underpinning the development of new drug molecules, agrochemicals, advanced materials and technologies. Read more