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PhD Program

The University of Michigan PhD program offers cutting edge research in a collaborative environment.

  • Top 15 Ranked Department
  • Among top-10 funded chemistry departments in the U.S.
  • Outstanding Benefits -- competitive stipend with low cost of living;  healthcare coverage for you and your dependents
  • Open access to instrumentation
  • Research rotations in any of 50 groups
  • Community of 250 graduate students

Look at these other pages to learn more:

  • Pathway to a PhD lays out a typical program
  • Financial Support explains in more detail your options for support. Our PhD students are fully-funded during their tenure here.
  • How to Apply explains what we want to see in your application and how to submit it.
  • Recruitment Weekends are an opportunity for admitted students to visit the department.