Synthetic Chemistry (EPSRC) PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships

Digital discovery of new photocatalysts for photoredox catalysis (EPSRC CDT PhD studentship in collaboration with AstraZeneca)

Supervisors: Dr JW Ward, Prof A Troisi

Photoredox catalysis has come to the forefront in organic synthesis as a powerful strategy for the activation of small molecules [1]. Read more

30 June 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

EPSRC - Synthesis of Supramolecules to Perform Light-Switchable Quantum Gates

An EPSRC DTG-sponsored PhD studentship is available to undertake research in making supramolecules to perform two-qubit gates by EPR spectroscopy in a collaborative project between three research groups at Manchester Chemistry. Read more

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

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

High-throughput solid state synthesis of functional inorganic materials for net zero applications

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr L Daniels

The discovery of new functional materials to drive technologies for the net zero transition, such as batteries, solar absorbers, rare-earth-free magnets for wind power and a myriad of other unmet needs, is a scientific and societal grand challenge. Read more

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

The University of Manchester Department of Chemistry

EPSRC - Light-coupled NMR to design novel photo-driven chemistry and materials

Over the last decade, visible light-driven chemistry has come to the forefront of modern organic synthesis, chemical biology, and materials science, providing a powerful platform through which to rapidly construct new and complex molecules. Read more

Supervisors: Dr A Golovanov, Dr L Natrajan, Dr A Trowbridge

1 October 2024 PhD Research Project Funded PhD Project (UK Students Only)

University of Bristol School of Chemistry

EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis (TECS)

Our PhD programme combines world-leading research in Chemical Synthesis with state-of-the-art training in technology and automation to prepare you for a career in modern synthetic chemistry, whether in industry or academic research. Read more

Funded PhD Programme (Students Worldwide) EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training

Experimental Discovery of New Ionic Conducting Materials Towards Net-Zero Technologies

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge

Materials that allow the rapid motion of ions are essential for the new energy technologies needed to meet the challenge of net zero, such as batteries, fuel cells and electrolysers for green hydrogen. Read more

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

University of Southampton Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Developing new chelate scaffolds for binding radiofluorine and radiometals – towards combined theragnostic agents for imaging and therapy in medicine

Supervisory Team. Professor Gill Reid & Dr Richard Knoghton. Project Description. Developing new chelate scaffolds for binding radiofluorine and radiometals – towards combined theragnostic agents for imaging and therapy in medicine. Read more

Supervisor: Prof G Reid

31 August 2024 PhD Research Project Competition Funded PhD Project (Students Worldwide)

Discovery of Functional Inorganic Materials for Net Zero Applications using High-Throughput Synthesis

Supervisors: Prof M J Rosseinsky, Dr J Claridge, Dr T Manning

This project will use high-throughput solid state synthesis methods developed in the group (Hampson 2023) to accelerate the discovery of new functional inorganic (oxide) materials for applications towards net zero technologies e.g. Read more

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

Fluorinated tools for chemical biology

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

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Dr Chris Coxon, School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, https://www.chem.ed.ac.uk/staff/academic-staff/dr-christopher-r-coxon. Read more

Supervisor: Dr C Coxon

Synthesis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons for Quantum and Electronic Devices

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

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Iain Wright School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Dr Iain A. Wright | School of Chemistry (ed.ac.uk). Read more

Supervisor: Dr I Wright

Design and Synthesis of Peptide-derived Receptors for Binding Small Molecules

Supervisors: Prof S L Cockroft, Dr AL Lilienkampf

A PhD studentship is available in the groups of Prof. Scott Cockroft and Dr Annamaria Lilienkampf School of Chemistry, The University of Edinburgh; https://www.cockroft.chem.ed.ac.uk in collaboration with DSTL. Read more

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

The Physical Organic Chemistry of Non-covalent interactions and Solvent Effects

Supervisor: Prof S L Cockroft

A PhD studentship is available in the group of Professor Scott Cockroft, School of Chemistry, the University of Edinburgh, see https://www.cockroft.chem.ed.ac.uk. Read more

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

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

PhD Studentship: Enzymatic DNA synthesis for novel nanomaterials

Award summary . 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). . Read more

Supervisor: Dr A Pike

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

Newcastle University School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

PhD Studentship: Polyoxoniobates for Catalysis in Green Chemical Processes

Award summary . 100% fees covered, and a minimum tax-free annual living allowance of £19,237 (2024/25 UKRI rate). The studentship includes attendance at international conferences and annual placements at Mitsubishi Chemical UK, Wilton. . Read more

Supervisor: Dr R.J. Errington

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