Department of Chemistry

The Chemistry Department at Texas A&M University welcomes applications to its internationally recognized PhD program. Assistantship stipends are $29,400 for twelve months. In addition, tuition and mandatory fees are paid for PhD students in good standing, both domestic and international, for at least 5 years of graduate study. Applicants are automatically considered for supplemental department and university-wide fellowships.

Application Deadline

The priority date for Fall 2024 applications is December 1, 2023. However, applications submitted after this date will continue to be reviewed until the class is filled.

  • Please consult the new Instructions for Applicants and FAQ (links below).
  • GRE General or Subject scores are not required or expected.
  • Consult the ETS and IELTS websites for the availability of in-person and remotely administered TOEFL and IELTS tests.
  • We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic poses unique challenges. Please contact us with any questions.

Faculty Research Highlights

Student Research Highlights

Facilities Highlights

Successful completion of the graduate program requires that certain milestones be reached in a timely fashion. It is the student’s responsibility to know the rules, timeline and pertinent procedures of the program and to meet its standards and requirements.

Milestones by Year

  • 1

    Select a Research Advisor by October 15th of year one details


    Begin Teaching complete before graduation details


    Begin Coursework complete before graduation details


    File a Degree Plan by June 30th of year one details


    Demonstrate Proficiency in English international students - by end of year one details

  • 2

    Present a CHEM681 Graduate Seminar by the end of your 2nd year of study details


    Submit a Research Proposal for Approval 2 weeks before preliminary exam details


    Pass a Preliminary Examination by the end of your 2nd year of study details

  • 3-4

    Submit Graduate Student Progress Reports details

  • 5

    Submit a Thesis or Dissertation 2 weeks before oral defense details


    Final Defense before graduation (1 year to prepare) details

  • Graduate

Graduate awards honor the outstanding contributions of our students to research and teaching. Awards are also available to support travel for our students to present their work at scientific meetings. The below sections outline how to nominate or apply for our departmental awards. A description of external awards, in some cases requiring nominations to be forwarded through the department, is further included.

Upcoming Professional Development Activities

The Texas A&M Chemistry graduate experience is greatly enhanced by the social, outreach and professional development activities organized by student associations. Many members of our diverse student population are affiliated with several associations.

General Questions

Graduate Program Office
gradmail@chem.tamu.edu
114 Chemistry

Admissions Questions

Graduate Program Office
gradmail@chem.tamu.edu
114 Chemistry

Academic Advising

Sandra Horton
sandra.horton@chem.tamu.edu
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Financial Support

Julie Zercher
jzercher@chem.tamu.edu
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Dept. of Chemistry Graduate Program Office
Texas A&M University
P.O. Box 30012
College Station, TX 77842-3012

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Texas A&M University
Department of Chemistry Graduate Program Office
Ross @ Spence Street
Room 114 College Station, TX 77843