UCLA Chemistry & Biochemistry PhD Program – Doctoral Funding Package

Applicants must be admitted to the PhD program in Chemistry or Biochemistry at UCLA.
A bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
The program is full-time; part-time enrollment is not permitted.

Submit the UCLA Graduate Division application, selecting the Chemistry or Biochemistry PhD program.
Supporting Documents:
- Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Statement of Purpose and Personal History Statement.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume.
- GRE scores (optional or required, depending on the program's current policy).
- TOEFL or IELTS scores for international applicants.

Funding Coverage
- Full payment of tuition and fees, including student health insurance.
- Annual living expense stipend, funded through a combination of fellowships and Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) or Teaching Assistant (TA) appointments.
Duration of Funding
- Five years of financial support, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress.
Extra Benefits:
- Access to additional departmental fellowships and awards.
- Eligibility for external funding opportunities and awards, such as the NIH-funded Cell and Molecular Biology Training Program and the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship.
- Opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and engagement in specialized programs.

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Fields of Study

Chemistry

Coverage

Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses

Deadline

Program Deadline Applies

TypeMerit Based, Need Based

FundingFellowship

Country United States of America

University of California, Los Angeles