De Montfort University is offering two fully-funded 3-year PhD Studentships in Polymer Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry for the academic year 2022-2023.

This De Montfort University International Scholarship application can be taken up by international and domestic students, both towards a PhD programme to study Modulation of Protein Function using Molecular Imprinting or Development of Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensors using 3D Printing. The studentship winners will be given a tuition fee and a stipend at UKRI rates.

De Montfort University Leicester is a public university ranked 601st in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education. The university is committed to the public good and driven by an unrivaled ability to challenge convention and create impact.

The selected candidates will be provided stipends set to the current UKRI rate and tuition fee waivers for home (UK) and international students.

• Eligible Countries: All interested students can apply for this De Montfort University International Scholarship.
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Students can apply for a PhD programme in Polymer Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry at the De Montfort University.
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the following/given criteria:
• The applicants must demonstrate competence in the use of the English language.
• The applicants must have experience with polymer chemistry and electrochemistry, working with protein samples, an interest in chemistry at the physical interface, and an interest in the structure of proteins.

• How to Apply: Students can submit their PGR admission application online on the university portal. All eligible students will be considered automatically.
• Supporting Documents: The students are required to present the following documents to the university:
• Full CV
• Cover letter
• Reference form
• Admission Requirements: The applicants must have a minimum of an Upper Second Class (2:1) or equivalent Honours degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or another relevant subject.
• Language Requirement: The students must submit scores of the following English language proficiency tests:
• UKVI IELTS – 6.5
• WAEC/WASSCE – C/6
• NECO – C/6