How to apply
Applications for 2026 entry are now open!
Please apply by the following deadlines:
- Middnight Sunday 23rd November 2025
- Middnight Sunday 25th January 2026
Applications will be shortlisted for interview following these deadlines. We will look to hold interviews during w/c 8th December 2025, and w/c 9th February 2026.
Recruitment will continue until the available studentship funding has been allocated. We encourage you to apply early in the application cycle, to maximise your chances of securing a place on the programme.
We are seeking applications from students covering the whole breadth of Synthetic Chemistry and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly encouraging those from ethnic minorities and under-represented sections of society to apply.
Application Guide:
- Read our graduate prospectus entry (including the Admissions statement) for general information on the PhD programme.
- See the programme details for specific information on the course, including assessment details.
- Read or watch our guidance for online applications.
- Start your application (type "Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis" in the look up box).
Applications will not be considered until all required documents below have been uploaded.
- References - We require two academic references. References should comply with our standard requirements outlined on our guidance pages.
- Degree certificate(s) and academic transcripts - From first and subsequent degrees. Degree certificates and transcripts should comply with our standard requirements outlined on our guidance pages.
- Personal statement - Personal statements should highlight the motivation for applying for the course, and any relevant experience and/or skills. Please don’t include your name in the document or file name as your application may be considered anonymously.
- English language certificates/other evidence - Evidence of meeting the English language profile as stated on the Postgraduate Prospectus and specified by the University English Language Requirements Policy.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) - CVs might include details of other relevant work experience and qualifications to support an application. Please don’t include your name in the document or file name as your application may be considered anonymously.
Please note, you are not required to submit a research statement or contact a potential supervisor prior to making your application.
Entry requirements
Information on our entry requirements, including both academic and English language requirements, can also be found on the online course prospectus page: PhD Technology Enhanced Chemical Synthesis | Study at Bristol | University of Bristol