FUTA Postgraduate Scholarship 2026: For Industrial Chemistry
Written by Admin | 20 Jul 2026
If you're a Nigerian graduate with a master's degree in chemistry and a passion for research, the FUTA Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 might be exactly what you've been waiting for.
FUTA has opened applications for a fully funded PhD research scholarship in industrial chemistry, with real financial backing: a monthly stipend, fully covered research costs, and access to advanced laboratory facilities. Here's everything you need to know before you apply.
What This Scholarship Is About
Unlike a broad, general university postgraduate scholarship, this is a targeted research scholarship tied to a specific project.
FUTA's Bioplastic Production Research Team, based in the Department of Chemistry, is recruiting one qualified candidate to pursue a funded PhD in industrial chemistry, working on the development of bioplastics, an increasingly important area of research given the global push toward sustainable, environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastics.
The successful applicant will register as a full PhD student in industrial chemistry at FUTA while actively contributing to the team's ongoing research into sustainable materials.
Scholarship Benefits
This is a genuinely funded PhD scholarship opportunity based in Nigeria. Benefits include:
Full funding for all research reagents used during the study
Complete coverage of laboratory analysis costs
A monthly research stipend to support living expenses
Mentorship and collaboration with an established university research team
Access to advanced research facilities in Industrial Chemistry at FUTA
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the FUTA Bioplastic Production PhD scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
Be a Nigerian citizen
Hold a Master's degree in Industrial Chemistry or a closely related discipline
Be willing to formally register for the PhD programme in Industrial Chemistry at FUTA
Demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research
Have evidence of publications in reputable journals
Possess excellent written and spoken English communication skills
If you don't already hold a relevant master's degree or you can't show a track record of published research, this particular scholarship likely isn't the right fit, but see the "Other FUTA Postgraduate Opportunities" section below for a path into postgraduate study more broadly.
Required Documents
Before you apply, prepare the following:
Statement of Interest: a short, focused writing explaining your motivation and fit for the research area
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV): highlighting your academic background, research experience, and publications
Research Proposal on Bioplastic Production: outlining how you'd approach the research problem
How to Apply
Carefully review the eligibility criteria above and confirm you meet all of them.
Prepare your Statement of Interest, CV, and Research Proposal.
Submit your complete application package by email before the deadline.
Application Email: oooluwasina@futa.edu.ng
The FUTA Postgraduate Scholarship 2026 is a strong opportunity if your background aligns with industrial chemistry research, particularly bioplastics and sustainable materials, and you already hold a relevant master's degree with published research.