The Department of Chemistry welcomes applications and research proposals in a variety of areas, and is especially interested in receiving applications from students planning their research projects in fields that will enhance the strength of the Department’s research groups. Prospective students are also encouraged to explore potential supervisors and their research areas.
Applicants should hold, or expect to gain, a first or upper second class degree in chemistry or a relevant related subject, and be exceptionally motivated for research.
We offer funded PhD projects across a range of research areas. Applicants can explore the various projects below and check the funding opportunities page regularly for new opportunities.
This list is not exclusive and potential applicants can alternatively identify and contact appropriate potential supervisors to outline their academic background and research interests or to propose their own PhD project ideas.
There are a number of funding schemes available. Some cover both stipend (to cover living costs) and tuition fees, while others may cover fees only. The main funding opportunities for the Department are listed in the projects section and below. More options are listed on the King's postgraduate research funding pages or FindAPhD.com.
All scholarships, bursaries or other awards are offered on a competitive basis. Some King's funding opportunities may have earlier deadlines, so please check carefully.
The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences offers studentships in the Chemistry, funded for 3.5 - 4 years, with a bursary starting at the standard research council rate, and which will cover the full cost of tuition fees for home and international students.
- Centre for Doctoral Training on Multiscale Models for Life
This cross disciplinary CDT based in the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Science offers support for 3.5 years including a stipend at the current UKRI rate, home rate tuition fees, research expenses and support for training and career enhancement.
It is open to those with an interest and aptitude for interdisciplinary research with a background in life sciences and physics, chemistry, maths, computation or engineering.
Find out more
- London Interdisciplinary Biosciences Consortium
The London Interdisciplinary Biosciences Consortium (LIDo) is one of the largest BBSRC funded Doctoral Training Partnerships in the UK. LIDo is an exciting collaboration between UCL, King's College London, Queen Mary, Birkbeck, Royal Veterinary College and London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, six of London’s world-class universities and specialist institutions. This unique consortium provides students with a remarkable opportunity to pursue innovative interdisciplinary research projects in the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities.
This four-year programme is aimed at graduates with a strong interest in multi-disciplinary research, from a wide range of academic backgrounds including biological, biomedical, veterinary, physical, computational, engineering or mathematical disciplines.
Please apply through the LIDo website where you can find more information.
- King's-China Scholarship Council
King's-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC) is open to students from China. Details of this programme can be found on our website.
For further information on postgraduate research funding and scholarships please visit the Centre for Doctoral Studies pages.
Before applying for an MPhil/PhD you will need to consider a potential supervisor. Please consult the Department's academic profiles or research groups and labs for more information on the supervisory interests of staff. Please email a prospective supervisor, sending your proposal and a summary of your academic and/or relevant professional experience.
Applications should be be submitted via the King’s College London online application portal. When applying, please select the Chemistry Research MPhil/PhD (full-time) programme and mention your intended Supervisor and their project in the 'Research Proposal' area.