The Department of Chemistry at Southampton University is a large centre of outstanding research, rated grade 5 in all previous RAE exercises, with excellent links to industry and collaboration with research groups world-wide. In September 1998 the new Synthetic Chemistry Building for Organic and Inorganic research was completed offering space for over 140 scientists, with personal 2-metre fume cupboards. Electrochemistry research has also been accommodated in completely refurbished laboratories since the end of 1999, and purpose designed space for Physical Chemistry will be completed by Autumn 2000, which will give the Department among the most modern academic laboratories in Europe. The Department has over 200 people actively involved in research. Funding As a result of our excellent record in obtaining funding we are able to offer studentships, including living expenses at a minimum of 6800 per annum, for suitably qualified applicants.
Scholarships are also available to help with fees for overseas students.
The Department provides courses in all areas of chemistry to assist in the training of post-graduate students and to broaden their knowledge of chemistry. Each year studentships are also available for students with other qualifications. We particularly welcome applications from overseas students.