Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 150 Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

Tailoring Unspecific Peroxygenases (UPOs) for Applications in Synthetic Organic Chemistry

University of York Department of Chemistry

Background. The oxygenation of organic compounds presents an ongoing challenge to synthetic chemistry as conventional reagents present difficulties with toxicity, harsh conditions and poor selectivity. Read more

Supervisors: Prof G J Grogan, Dr W Unsworth, Dr J Cartwright

20 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Developing novel Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Methods for Pulsed Dipolar Spectroscopy and Quantum Information Processing

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

In the last decade significant improvements in the hardware available for Electron Paramagnetic Resonance measurements. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bowen, Prof E McInnes, Prof D Collison, Prof R Winpenny

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

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Enhancing biodegeneration of household polymers with new P450s

Keele University Faculty of Natural Sciences

In Carboxymethyl and hydroxyethyl functionalisation of cellulose affords important properties to the polymer which allow it to be used widely as a bio-based additive. Read more

Supervisors: Dr S Cosgrove, Dr G J Miller

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Developing novel light-induced in-situ Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) methods

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Light-induced in-situ Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) studies are a growing field in both continuous wave and pulsed EPR. It can be used to monitor photoactivated chemical and biochemical reactions involving radical reagents, projects or intermediates. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Bowen, Prof D Collison, Dr A Golovanov

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

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Design and Evolution of Enzymes with New Catalytic Functions

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded studentship is available, based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology under the supervision of Prof Anthony Green. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Green

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Building Enzymes with New Catalytic Functions & Design and Evolution of Enzymes with New Catalytic Functions

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

A fully funded studentship is available, based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology under the supervision of Prof Anthony Green. Read more

Supervisor: Prof A Green

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Organic Synthesis and Self-Assembly of State-Independent Electrolyte Materials

University of York Department of Chemistry

Ideal electrolytes for energy devices such as batteries and solar cells would (i) be lightweight and flexible, (ii) exhibit thermal stability, (iii) be non-volatile (to reduce fire risk), (iv) provide good interfacial contact with electrodes, (v) be amenable to processing and recycling, (vi) have high ionic conductivities, and (vii) be made from cheap, renewable feedstocks. Read more

Supervisor: Dr P McGonigal

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Synthesis of Novel Organic Probes for the Study of Lipid-Lipid Interactions

King’s College London School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Lipids are diverse and principal components of the cell and are involved in a vast array of processes ranging from their well-known structural importance in cell membranes, through to energy storage and participation in signalling pathways. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Cobb, Prof U Eggert, Dr ES Silva

10 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

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Copper(I)-Main Group Complexes for Selective Synthesis

University of Bath Department of Chemistry

The University of Bath is inviting applications for the following funded PhD project supervised by Dr David Liptrot in the Department of Chemistry. Read more

Supervisor: Dr D Liptrot

21 April 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Biotherapeutic delivery through personalised 3D printed microneedle patches

University of Nottingham School of Pharmacy

Join our dynamic research team and be at the forefront of ground-breaking drug delivery advancements. We are offering a fully-funded 36 month PhD studentship (to UK students only) to tackle skin variability challenges through the development of personalised microneedles using cutting-edge 3D printing technology. Read more

Supervisors: Dr K Alvey, Dr R Owen, Dr D Scurr, Prof C Alexander

Year round applications PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Sustainable bio-hydrogen production via engineered microbial metabolism (4-year fully funded PhD studentship with Dstl)

University of Edinburgh School of Biological Sciences

Research Group: Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Background and the project. In 2022, carbon emissions from the chemical industry peaked at 935 M ton, making this industry the third largest sector by emissions and responsible for 2.5% of total greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Read more

Supervisor: Prof S Wallace

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Development of new retrosynthetic disconnections through radical-nucleophilic substitution

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

Background. Nucleophilic substitution is arguably the most important class of reaction in organic synthesis. Indeed, these reactions are used every day to synthesise new pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, polymers and natural products. Read more

Supervisor: Dr M James

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

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Antibiotic resistant genes: Can minerals prevent their spread within the environment?

University of York Department of Environment and Geography

This is one of four potential projects, please choose from the links below to view the remaining three projects. Financing a Sustainable Future. Read more

Supervisors: Dr O Moore, Dr J Wilkinson, Prof M Hodson

28 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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Self-Immolative Polymeric Sensors

University of Reading School of Chemistry & Food

Stimuli-responsive compounds, such as self-immolative molecules and polymers,[1] have become significant targets in organic-based material development as systems of this type offer enormous potential in a diverse range of applications that span drug delivery, biological and chemical sensors, diagnostics, and degradable polymers or degrade-on-demand adhesives. Read more

Supervisors: Prof W C Hayes, Dr J McKendrick

31 May 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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‘Payload-Releasing Electrophiles’ – a new disease-selective delivery strategy for diagnostics and therapeutics

University of Leicester Department of Chemistry

Graduate Teaching Assistantship. This is a Graduate Training Assistantship (GTA), which means that you will be required to do some teaching, particularly lab demonstrating, as part of your training. Read more

Supervisors: Dr R Hopkinson, Dr K Tanaka

22 April 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

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We have 150 Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

We have 150 Organic Chemistry PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships for Self-funded Students in the UK

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