Scholarship
School of Chemistry Scholarship 2026/27 (UKRI FLF)
University of Leeds
Award
GBP 20.8K–20.8K ≈ €24.3K
Closing date
Closed
Location
GB
For
Individuals
About this opportunity
This is a highly competitive School of Chemistry Studentship at the University of Leeds, offered in support of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Grant. The scholarship provides full fees together with a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £20,780 in academic session 2025/26) for 3.5 years. The opportunity is for one talented budding researcher to join the thriving community of leading researchers within the School of Chemistry. This studentship is open to UK applicants only, and candidates will be placed into the School of Chemistry Studentship Competition where selection is based on academic merit. The award supports doctoral research in chemistry, with a linked project focusing on the synthesis and optimization of stimuli responsive metal-organic frameworks in flow. The scholarship aims to support innovators in chemistry research within one of the UK's leading research institutions, where 99% of research is world-leading according to REF 2021.
42 - 43 mo
1 award
By 31 March 2026 for successful applicants, by 30 April 2026 for unsuccessful applicants
Who can apply
Applicant Types
individual
Citizenship
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Residency
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
How to apply
Interview required
Stages
- 1 multi_round
Required documents
transcripts · cv · cover_letter
Review process
Applications processed after closing date, circulated to supervisors who shortlist and interview candidates. Top candidates are forwarded to School Selection Panel for competitive funding consideration. Academic and funding offers are separate processes.
Additional benefits
- training
- career_services
- networking
Restrictions
- geographic_restrictions