AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
The Department of Chemistry annually administers a number of departmental awards and scholarships. Some require that students submit applications, other awardees are nominated for recognition by faculty in the department.
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
Doctoral students in the Department of Chemistry are supported financially by graduate teaching or research assistantships, fellowships, or scholarships. Assistantships carry a living stipend and include a complete waiver of tuition, although students are responsible for University health service and incidental fees.
TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIPS
New graduate students are usually awarded teaching assistantships. These offer students an opportunity to gain teaching experience at the college level, to sharpen their understanding of fundamental chemical concepts, and to practice presenting technical material to a group. Typically, students hold teaching assistantships for at least their first year.
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIPS
Funds for research appointments come from grants, which provide support for research in defined areas. Graduate students typically are not appointed to these research positions until their second year of study. However, students whose backgrounds are well-matched to the activities of one of the research groups, and who are accepted by the faculty research director, may join a group and receive support on a research assistantship upon beginning the program.
OTHER FELLOWSHIPS & SCHOLARSHIPS
The Financing Your Education page on the Office of Graduate Studies' website details scholarships and other funding opportunities for graduate students.
There are special fellowships and scholarships awarded on a competitive basis by the University. These are available after a student has begun the program and can start as early as the second year in residence.
Highly qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for graduate fellowship support, including the following:
PHILANTHROPY
The Department of Chemistry gratefully relies on donations to the funds that support these student awards and scholarships. More information about these funds and how to contribute to the Department is available on the Giving page of our website.