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

A new route to sustainable battery electrode materials utilising phosphorus recovered by electrocoagulation during the remediation of waste water

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).

HeLix - atomic-scale modelling of advanced helium lithography by exploration of surface dynamics

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).

Thermally degradable adhesives: enabling novel recycling 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).

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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