Doctor of Philosophy, Chemistry

Exceptional research degrees at ANU

The Australian National University provides PhD students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As a PhD student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

As a PhD candidate at the Research School of Chemistry you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from world class academics and multi-disciplinary researchers. We strive to provide an outstanding level of training and support from laboratory based research to career and development guidance. You will have the chance to make use of some of Australia's premier facilities and access to collaborations with industries and government the ANU has cultivated to deliver impactful and beneficial change to the global community.

The RSC is engaged in number of pioneering research areas including:

• Catalysis
• Chemical Biology
• Computational and Theoretical Chemistry
• Energy, Environment and Green Chemistry,
• Functional Materials and Interfaces
• Inorganic & Organometallic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Supramolecular Chemistry
• Medicinal Chemistry & drug development
• Polymer Chemistry