Chemistry

Fall Term (September)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Program in Polymers and Soft Matter (PPSM)

• Chemical Biology
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Materials
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry
• Theory

• Online application
• Personal statement (500-1000 words)
• Statement of objectives (1000-1500 words)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Transcripts
• English proficiency exam scores

For all applicants:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required nor accepted for admission.

For international applicants:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

• Minimum score required: 7
• Electronic scores send to: MIT Graduate Admissions
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)

• Minimum score required: 100 (iBT)
• Institute code: 3514
• Department code: 62
• Current scores only; scores must be less than 2 years old

Review the Graduate Admissions test scores policy here.

Department ELP policy:  The Department of Chemistry does not accept requests for ELP waivers. All international applicants who are not exempt from the ELP test requirement will be required to submit ELP test scores in order to complete their application. There are no exceptions to this policy.

First-year graduate students are usually supported by a combination of departmental fellowships and research assistantships while they complete the academic teaching requirement. Most students receive appointments to research assistantships after their first year, and departmental fellowships are also available. Financial support after the first academic year is subject to the availability of funds and provided for students who maintain a satisfactory record.

Application Materials:

Please mention in your Statement of Objectives the names of three specific faculty members with whom you would like to work.

Resume/CV may be uploaded as a PDF or Microsoft Word document. It is important that you include your specific research experiences in your resume or CV.