PhD scholarships

University College Cork is offering two fully funded PhD scholarships in Process Analytical Technology and Medicinal Chemistry, made possible by a philanthropic grant from Eli Lilly and Company. The scholarships are part of the Lilly scholars programme, which has a strong tradition of supporting research and innovation in Ireland. The PhD in Process Analytical Technology will be supervised by Prof. Elena Matsa, while the PhD in Medicinal Chemistry will be supervised by Dr. Florence McCarthy. Additional academic leaders involved in the programme include Prof. Sarah Culloty, Prof. Anita Maguire, Prof. John Cryan, Prof. Justin McCarthy, Prof. David Clarke, Prof. Brendan Griffin, Prof. Paul Galvin, Tara Tibbs, Jean Casey, and Noreen Lynch, representing various schools and institutes at UCC. The research areas span analytical chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and process technology, with strong links to industry and bioprocessing. Applicants should have a relevant degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmacy, or a related STEM field, and demonstrate motivation for research. The scholarships cover tuition and provide a stipend, though the exact amount is not specified. The application deadline is 26th September 2025. Interested candidates should apply via the provided online links for each project and may contact the supervisors for further details. This opportunity is ideal for students seeking to advance their research careers in cutting-edge chemical and pharmaceutical sciences at a leading Irish university.