School of Chemistry Scholarship 2026/27 (UKRI FLF)

This is a PhD studentship opportunity at the University of Leeds School of Chemistry, offered in support of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship Grant. The scholarship provides full tuition fees coverage plus a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £20,780 in academic session 2025/26) for 3.5 years of doctoral study. The scholarship is highly competitive with only 1 funding place available. Selection is based on academic merit through a School Selection Panel process. Applicants must be UK nationals only. Candidates will be placed into the School of Chemistry Studentship Competition. The University of Leeds School of Chemistry offers a strong research environment where 99% of research is rated world-leading (REF 2021). PhD students benefit from UK-leading facilities, active research supervision, industry links, professional skills development workshops, and access to the Leeds Doctoral College support network.