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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Chemistry and Chemical Biology

Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Cambridge campus — Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Study Level
Doctorate / PhD · Doctoral / PhD
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 59,048
Application Fee
USD 105
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

See more information on the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website here: https://gsas.harvard.edu/program/chemistry-and-chemical-biology Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry and Chemical Biology at the Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences builds strong interpersonal connections between faculty and students, as well as effective bridges between disciplines, allowing students to thrive at the frontiers of research in the chemical and life sciences. The program builds strong interpersonal connections between faculty and students, as well as effective bridges between disciplines, allowing students to thrive at the frontiers of research in the chemical and life sciences. Students gain rich training in the unique tools of chemical inquiry and a commitment to scientific investigation at the molecular level. The award-winning faculty, which includes Nobel Prize and Welch Award laureates, help students explore key aspects of life and study problems of intrinsic interest and importance at the frontiers of chemical science. Students have access to the latest instrumentation and have the opportunity to interact with top institutions like the Broad Institute and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute. Examples of student research include developing new ways of gene editing and creating a better imaging system to study organisms at the microscopic level. Graduates of the program have secured faculty positions at prestigious institutions like Harvard University, MIT, and Stanford University. Others have careers with companies like Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline, and AstraZeneca.
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Field of study
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Credential
Doctoral / PhD
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 59,048
Application fee
USD 105
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Cambridge campus

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

1350 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 350

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Optional Practical Training (OPT)
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About the Institution

Visit the official Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences website here: https://gsas.harvard.edu/ The Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences connects the work of its most groundbreaking students, faculty, and alumni with Harvard's long tradition of excellence. Its mission is to identify and attract the most promising students, forming a dynamic and diverse community, and to shape them into visionary scholars, innovative educators, and creative leaders. In doing so, the School aims to provide global leadership and innovation in graduate education. In 1872, Harvard...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.