Stipends are very competitive with other top research institutions.
Numerous special fellowships also exist within the Department and the University that recognize excellence in graduate work and supplement regular levels of support. The Sherman Clarke Fellowships are renewable yearly based on academic and research performance. In addition, the department provides entering students with a professional development and travel allowance to present their research at a scientific meeting. In partial fulfillment of the requirements for an advanced degree in chemistry, all graduate students participate in the teaching program of the Department. This is normally completed in the first three semesters.