Self-funded PhD opportunities in Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry has three core research themes, supported by major external funders (including UKRI, EU, Welcome Trust, Leverhulme Trust, Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering, Alzheimer’s Research UK and MoD), strong industrial engagement (for example, Plastic Energy, Foster & Freeman, Owlstone Medical, Lubrizol, Reckitt) and high-quality outputs such as spinout companies R3V Tech and Figura Analytics, patents and policy briefings on alternative technologies to animals in life sciences research as well as high quality publications. All themes are underpinned by the Laboratory-to-Fabrication ( Lab2Fab ) and the Centre for Analytical Science. Chemistry for Health (Contact: Paul Roach - P.Roach@lboro.ac.uk ) Research focuses on sustainable routes to next-generation pharmaceuticals and biologics, advancing health and wellbeing through: Energy and Sustainability (Contact: Simon Kondrat - S.Kondrat@lboro.ac.uk ) A major strength of the department, addressing global energy challenges, including: This work is supported by the EnerHy CDT, and the Centre for Circular Chemical Economy. Digital Chemistry (Contact: Steve Christie - S.D.Christie@lboro.ac.uk ) Digital Chemistry underpins all research themes, integrating: These capabilities accelerate discovery and innovation, with particular emphasis on AI-enabled solutions, optical sensing and imaging addressing industry relevant challenges. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

International students: £29,500

UK students: £5,238

October 2026

31 July 2026

• Loughborough, United Kingdom