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The deadline for submitting the online application is December 1st, 2026. Applications are accepted for the fall entry term only.
Applicants can apply to the chemistry PhD program with a bachelor’s degree. The department does not offer a terminal master’s degree in chemistry.
The entire application can be completed online. There is no need to send or forward hard copies of any required document.
APPLICATION FEE WAIVERS
1. If you earned a 3.0/4.0 GPA* or higher at your undergraduate or graduate institution, then an application fee waiver will automatically be applied to your application. If you did not earn a 3.0/4.0 GPA or higher, then you will need to pay the $70 application fee.
NOTE: Requests for a fee waiver in case of financial hardship with a GPA < 3.0 will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Interested students should complete this online form after submitting their application to be considered for a fee waiver. If granted, then the fee waiver will be applied to your application.
2. Full tuition scholarships are awarded to all chemistry graduate students, and they receive a living stipend ($34,480 for the 2025-2026 academic year) and health insurance.
3. In addition, the department provides entering students with a professional development and travel allowance to present their research at a scientific meeting.
4. The English proficiency test requirement is waived for citizens of the following countries whose native language is English:
Australia
Canada
Commonwealth Caribbean Nations
Ghana
Ireland
Kenya
Liberia
New Zealand
Nigeria
Singapore
South Africa
Uganda
United Kingdom
Virgin Islands
The requirement may also be waived if a student has completed at least three years of full time and in-person postsecondary study in one of the countries listed above or the United States. We reserve the right to require further demonstration of English proficiency, even if you have received your degree from one of the above-mentioned countries.
If you would like to be granted a waiver for these exams, please email graduate.admissions@rochester.edu.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Statement of Purpose - An optional template is provided for your convenience.
2. Scientific Goals - (Up to 500 words)
3. Research Preparation - (Up to 750 words)
4. Non-Technical Skills - (Up to 500 words)
5. Extenuating Considerations (Optional, up to 500 words)
6. Transcripts
7. Letters of Recommendation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The University also has several merit fellowships for which students become eligible at various times throughout their studies. Students may be eligible to receive one or more of the fellowships, depending on academic and research performance. These fellowships will typically provide an additional bonus to the student’s annual stipend.
Currently available fellowships are:
- Sherman-Clarke Fellowships
- Ewart Fellowships
- Weissberger, DeRight, and Lattimore Fellowships
- Moses Passer Fellowship
- Hooker and Messersmith Fellowships
- Sproull, Provost and University Fellowships
Non-discrimination Policy
The University of Rochester values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for persons regardless of age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by law. Further, the University complies with all applicable non-discrimination laws in the administration of its policies, admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs and activities.
Questions on compliance should be directed to the particular school or department and/or to the University's Equal Opportunity Coordinator, University of Rochester, P.O. Box 270039, Rochester, NY 14627-0039. Phone: (585) 275-9125.
About the University of Rochester and its Department of Chemistry
The University of Rochester is a private research university in New York, founded in 1850, known for its "Meliora" (Ever Better) motto. It is a high-ranking institution featuring a top-tier music school, extensive biomedical research, and a unique open curriculum that gives students flexibility in their studies.
The University of Rochester Department of Chemistry is a medium-sized department with internationally recognised research and a small student-to-faculty ratio. The department is a centre for cutting-edge research, where graduate education focuses on instruction leading to a PhD.
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