Do you have a Master’s degree and are looking for fully funded PhD opportunities? University of Cambridge, England is now accepting applications for several funded PhD programs across a range of research areas.
1. Fully Funded PhD in Bio-inspired Interfaces for Metal Batteries
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD studentship based in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, supervised by Dr Svetlana Menkin. The PhD project aims to develop self-healing artificial electrode-electrolyte interphases inspired by ion transport in biological systems. The project will involve fundamental studies of the electrochemical processes on metal electrode-electrolyte interfaces across non-aqueous (sodium and aluminium) and aqueous (zinc) battery chemistries, using state-of-the-art experimental methods: scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM), scanning ion-conductance microscopy (SICM) and impedance spectroscopy (EIS).
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
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2. Fully Funded PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Applications are invited for a 4-year PhD studentship, working in the field of synthetic organic chemistry, supervised by Prof Robert Phipps. The project will develop new catalytic approaches to enantioselective radical reactions that utilise attractive non-covalent interactions. For recent articles from the Phipps group that provide background reading to this, see: Nature Chem., 2020, 12, 990 and J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2022, 144, 18195. For a recent paper demonstrating latest research findings in this area, see: Science 2024, 386, 42-49.
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
3. Fully Funded PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry/ Chemical Catalysis
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Applications are invited for a 3.5-year PhD studentship based in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, supervised by Dr Pawel Dydio, to work in the field of synthetic organic chemistry and catalysis. The project will be focused on mechanistically driven discovery of new valuable (multi)catalytic transformations and addressing the limitations of key catalytic processes by elucidating their mechanistic features. For recent articles from the Dydio group that provide background to these, see: Nature Catal. 2019, 2, 114; J.Am.Chem.Soc., 2020, 142, 18251; Chem Catal. 2022, 2, 762; Angew.Chem.Int.Ed. 2022, e202116406; Angew.Chem.Int.Ed. 2024, e202408418; Angew.Chem.Int.Ed. 2024, e202404684; and Angew.Chem.Int.Ed. 2024, e202410616.
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
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4. Fully Funded PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry/ Chemical Biology
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The project will develop distinct catalyst activation modes that enable the rapid assembly of novel molecular architectures that are directly applicable to fragment-based drug discovery. The project will focus on the development of methods to directly generate synthetically versatile C(sp3)-rich polar scaffolds and seek to assess representative libraries in preliminary biological screens. In addition to state-of-the-art synthetic chemistry research the project will provide exposure and training in high-throughout experimentation, computational design and medicinal chemistry.
Application Deadline: 1 December 2024
5. Fully Funded PhD in Synthetic Organic Chemistry/Chemical Biology
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The project will combine the advances in Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADCs) with antisense oligonucleotides. ADCs have revolutionized targeted cancer therapy by delivering cytotoxic drugs to cancer cells with reduced systemic toxicity. Concurrently, oligonucleotide-based therapies, such as antisense oligonucleotides, have expanded the therapeutic landscape, offering novel approaches for modulating gene expression and protein function. Antibody-Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs) combine the specificity of antibodies with the gene-modulating capabilities of oligonucleotides. This research aims to develop a novel method for conjugating oligonucleotides to antibodies, utilizing divinylpyridine motifs. The project will involve both organic synthesis and chemical biology skills.
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
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6. Fully Funded PhD in Redox Chemistries in Microorganisms
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The student will employ a number of chemical biology and biophysical approaches (including (bio)electrochemistry, microscopy, NMR spectrocopy) to probe into the extracellular space, and simple synthetic chemistries (both molecular and sol-gel based) to manipulate it. The student will also be expected to work in multi-disciplinary teams; they may work closely with chemists, biologists, physicists and engineers to deliver final proof-of-concept systems.
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
7. Fully Funded PhD in Bioelectrode Design
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The student will employ a number of electrode fabrication approaches, including additive manufacturing and templated methods, to aid the developent of 3-D electrodes. This work will build on previous studies in the Zhang group (doi: 10.1038/s41563-022-01205-5). The student will also be expected to carry out in-depth electrode characterisation, using techniques including electrochemistry and electron microscopy. They will be expected to work in multi-disciplinary teams, in particular working closely with biologists to test the output of the electrodes.
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
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8. Fully Funded PhD in Iron-Catalysed C-N Bond Formation
Summary of Funded PhD Program
A 4-year PhD studentship funded by AstraZeneca is available from October 2025 with Dr Ruth Webster that will focus on a unique dual C-O bond cleavage/C-N bond forming reaction. The project will build upon preliminary results from the Webster Group (JACS, 2024, 146, 19839), and will cover synthetic methodology and studies of reaction mechanism. Research in the Webster group typically involves organic and inorganic synthesis, reaction mechanistic studies (e.g. using in situ NMR monitoring) supported through collaborative studies with experts in EPR spectroscopy and density functional theory.
Application Deadline: 3 December 2024
9. Fully Funded PhD in Classics
Summary of Funded PhD Program
The successful applicant will work, under the supervision of Prof Gábor Betegh and Prof Richard Hunter, on the traditions, citations and reading of the Presocratics from the classical period onwards. Full-funding is guaranteed for 42 months for UK students; international students are encouraged also to apply and will be considered for further funding to bridge the gap between ‘home’ and ‘overseas’ fees.
Application Deadline: 7 January 2025
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10. Fully Funded PhD in RNA Stability in Mammalian Development
Summary of Funded PhD Program
Early mammalian development is underpinned by a series of cell state transitions as multiple lineages form with distinct transcriptional programmes. There is accumulating evidence that post-transcriptional regulatory mechanisms play a key role in these developmental transitions. Currently this is an understudied facet of developmental biology, but several publications have reported embryonic lethality with an embryonic or placental phenotype in mice where an RNA binding protein or decay factor has been knocked out. However, detailed phenotyping and in-depth molecular analysis is lacking in most of these examples.
Application Deadline: 12 December 2024
11. Fully Funded PhD in Interdisciplinary Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (NanoDTC)
Summary of Funded PhD Program
A particular emphasis of this programme is exposure of students to a broad range of world-class research environments to allow them to discover their individual research and technology interests and develop strong ownership of their PhD topic. As a student of the programme, you will have the opportunity to shape your PhD project, drawing from cutting-edge research being conducted across various departments in the university. Examples of projects being done by our current students are available here.
Application Deadline: 3 January 2025
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12. Fully Funded PhD in learning based hybrid PDE solver
Summary of Funded PhD Program
This PhD project seeks to explore a cutting-edge hybrid approach that combines machine learning with classical simulation methods to advance computational speed and accuracy. Specifically, the project will investigate the integration of Neural Operators-efficient learning-based partial differential equation (PDE) solvers defined on simplified domains (e.g., unit squares)-with domain decomposition strategies. This hybrid methodology aims to establish a new standard in simulation performance.
Application Deadline: 15 December 2024
13. Fully Funded PhD in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero
Summary of Funded PhD Program
We have funding for a number of 1+3 MRes/PHD studentships, in collaboration with industry, as part of our EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Future Infrastructure and Built Environment: Unlocking Net Zero (FIBE3 CDT), under the four following themes:
- Current and disruptive technologies
- Circularity and whole life approach
- Al-driven digitalisation and data
- Risk-based systems thinking and connectivity
Application Deadline: 16 May 2025
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14. Fully Funded PhD in Exploring mechanisms of placental toxicity following xenobiotic exposure
Summary of Funded PhD Program
An opportunity exists for a driven and passionate student to undertake a PhD under the supervision of Prof. Amanda Sferruzzi-Perri and Dr. Kathryn Wolton assessing the impacts of xenobiotics on human placenta development and function. As the placenta is perfused with maternal blood, xenobiotics circulating in the mother easily reach the placenta. These can accumulate and compromise placental formation and function with consequences for fetal development, and subsequent adult health. Despite this, the placenta remains largely ignored in traditional toxicology studies.
Application Deadline: 9 December 2024
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