OpenFieldPh.D. in Forensic Science & Non-Destructive Explosives Detection
Doctoral research position developing handheld Raman spectroscopy and chemical sensors for trace detection of illicit narcotics and peroxide-based improvised explosives.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Upper second class Honours or Master's in Chemistry, Forensic Science, or Chemical Physics
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- 2-page doctoral research proposal on spectroscopic analytical methods
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic references
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- £19,500 annual tax-free living stipend + UK/International fee waiver
- Application fee
- Zero fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Funded by UK Home Office / EPSRC collaborative research grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Nottingham Trent University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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