Graduate
Innovative science. Meaningful outreach. Modern pedagogy. Donuts on Fridays.
One of these things is not like the others. All of them belong. At Emory, we know that great research and teaching takes place in the context of an engaged community. Our weekly tradition of enjoying donuts in the chemistry stockroom is part of that commitment.
As a graduate scholar at Emory, you have the opportunity to tailor your experience to your own interests. At the same time, our carefully designed program scaffold ensures you have the knowledge and support that you need to succeed on the path to the PhD and beyond.
BY THE NUMBERS
20
Research Groups
144
Graduate Scholars
$13.7 million
in External Funding (FY2021)
4.9 years
Average Time-to-Degree
$36,376
Base Stipend
3
First-Year Rotations
6
Required Courses
90k+ sq ft
Research Space
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Research
Collaborations
Interdisciplinary work is a cornerstone of research at Emory. Read about the collaborative search for cleaner, faster, cheaper catalysts at the NSF Center for Selective C-H Functionalization.
Exploring the Quantum World
Interested in how chemistry is like a game of Angry Birds? Watch the video to learn how the Evangelista Group is harnessing the power of quantum computing.
Medicinal Chemistry
Our proximity to the medical school and the CDC helps us to lead in drug discovery. Read about how the Wuest Group is slaying superbugs to fight antibiotic resistance.
Academics
Success from the First Step
First-year orientation builds cohort connections - key to student success. Advanced student mentors and research rotations help every scholar get off on the right foot.
No "Cumes" Here
Our Second Year Qualifying Exam gives students the opportunity to discuss their research progress and plan for the future. Some scholars celebrate success by defying gravity.
External Funding
A tiered approach to grant writing - from quad sheets to full proposals - ensures scholars are prepared to be competitive for external funding opportunities, such as three recent F99 awards to the Salaita Group!
OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Come One, Come All!
The annual Chemistry Carnival as part of the Atlanta Science Festival is just one way we share our science with the Atlanta community. Cotton candy = chemistry!
Student Organizations
Our graduate student social and service organizations put on events year-round, from outreach and volunteering to cultural celebrations and seminars.
I'm a Chemist and...
Work/Life balance is a formula for chemistry success. From roller derby to spoken word poetry, our chemists connect with the Atlanta community through their many hobbies.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
STEMpreneurship
A STEMpreneurship course offered by Emory's Goizueta Business School and the Emory Biotech Consulting Club provides an infrastructure for students to launch startups during their Emory career.
Chemistry Unbound
Graduate scholars T.A. for lectures and labs in Emory's Chemistry Unbound curriculum, an integrative, active learning approach to teaching chemistry for the 21st century.
Careers
Our graduates are well represented in academia and chemical industry, including Fortune 500 companies, such as Pfizer and Merck, as well as law, medical practice, tech, and government.
AND MORE...
The graduate experience at Emory has so much to offer, it would be impossible to cover everything here. The best thing about our program might be the fact that the full story of a graduate career at Emory is the one you create. Don't see an organization that matters to you? Start one. Looking for a chemistry collaboration that doesn't yet exist? Create it. In a community of scholars, the possibilities are as endless as the perspectives each of us brings to the table. The first step is the same for everyone...
