School of Chemistry Studentship 2026/27

The School of Chemistry at the University of Leeds is offering a highly competitive studentship for talented researchers for 2026/27 entry. This opportunity allows one successful candidate to join the thriving community of leading researchers within the School of Chemistry. The studentship offers full coverage of fees together with a tax-free maintenance grant (currently £20,780 in academic session 2025/26) for 3.5 years. This funding is designed for innovative PhD candidates who will contribute to world-leading research in chemistry. The School's research is rated as 99% world-leading according to REF 2021, and students will work in an active research environment with UK-leading facilities. Selection is based on academic merit through a competitive process, with applications processed after the closing date and candidates being shortlisted and interviewed by supervisors before being considered by the School Selection Panel.