United KingdomFunded PhD Positions in Chemistry in the UK
Chemistry is one of the most consistently funded research disciplines in the UK. EPSRC, the Royal Society of Chemistry, and the Medical Research Council collectively fund hundreds of chemistry PhD positions annually — spanning organic synthesis, physical chemistry, materials, catalysis, and drug discovery.
Open Positions
Why study Chemistry in the UK?
UK chemistry departments at Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, Edinburgh and Bristol are consistently ranked among the world's best. Medicinal and synthetic chemistry positions often attract MRC or Wellcome Trust co-funding, while materials-focused roles connect with EPSRC's significant investment in next-generation batteries, catalysts, and functional materials.
For the full picture of funded opportunities across all fields and countries, search the Acadara database — over 1,600 verified funded positions updated daily. You can also browse all funded PhD positions in the UK.