Chemistry and chemical engineering research courses

Get involved in research that focuses on solving global grand challenges such as energy, water, environment, healthcare and food.

Studentships

Low-carbon upcycling of lithium-ion batteries via bio-electro-plasma pathways

Funding information:

Fully-funded studentship opportunities covering home and international university fees, additional research training, travel funds and UKRI standard rate (£21,805 for 2026/27 academic year).

Smart design of sustainable polymer-based membrane materials for lithium recovery

Funding information:

Fully funded studentship opportunities covering home university fees, additional research training, travel funds and UKRI standard rate (£21,805 for 2026/27 academic year) – please check your project of interest for full funding offer details.

Developing more efficient ICP-MS/MS-based methodologies for the analysis of key radionuclides in complex marine sample

Funding information:

Fully funded studentship opportunities covering home university fees, additional research training, travel funds and UKRI standard rate (£21,805 for 2026/27 academic year) – please check your project of interest for full funding offer details.

Expert support

The Doctoral College supports the academic and professional development of postgraduate researchers to ensure our world-leading research continues to grow. There is also an extensive Researcher Development Programme run at university level.

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