About PhD Program,
The Smith School’s Ph.D. in chemical engineering will prepare you for careers in academia and research. The program is completed in four to five years, and students typically receive full funding.
As your pursue your Ph.D., you’ll be prepared to make significant contributions to the field—and you’ll be in good company.
Not only are our chemical engineering faculty leading researchers and facilities continually improving with state-of-the-art upgrades and equipment, the culture of collegiality at the Smith School is unmatched. While you’re progressing toward your thesis and diploma, you’ll be surrounded by a community of scholars that is contributing to something greater and embracing the founding principles of Cornell University.
The graduate student experience reflects a thriving community among its student groups and initiatives; curriculum includes components of lab safety and research ethics; and faculty and research students are working toward ensuring that future CBE classes are composed of demographically diverse students through new programming. The Smith School’s community stands out as a differentiating factor—not only will you make significant contributions to the field, but you’ll be part of a group that is making a societal impact in more ways than one.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
GRE and GMAT score requirements are set by each field of study. Consult your prospective program’s admissions requirements and contact the field directly with any questions.
Submit your scores soon before or soon after you submit your application. An offer of admission will not be made until the official scores have been received.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Substantial financial aid is available to outstanding Ph.D. applicants. All students admitted to the ChemE Ph.D. program receive full financial aid in the form of a full tuition waiver, stipend, and health insurance, either from a fellowship, research assistantship, or teaching assistantship. Full stipends are given for nine months; additional summer support is usually available.
Admission to the Ph.D. program is based solely on academic merit. Financial need plays no role in the admission procedure. Completed applications and all accompanying online materials received by January 7 will be automatically considered for financial aid. A separate financial aid application is not needed
Application Requirement,
A completed online application includes:
- Statement of purpose
- Transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Official TOEFL scores (if applicable)
- Résumé
No GRE scores will be required for the fall 2023 admission cycle.
Additional information may be submitted within the supplementary information section of the application. We do not require a writing sample for the Ph.D. application.
Application Deadline,
Dec 16, 2024
Application Fee,
a nonrefundable application fee of $105 is required at the time you submit your online application.
