Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemistry
Highest degree awarded in chemistry. There are 7 areas of research specialization, but much of the novel research occurs at the interfaces. The 50+ faculty provide a wide variety of research opportunities. Graduate students are fully supported by the Department of Chemistry.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Chemistry
Two-year program focuses either on coursework or research. Students need their own funding; in some cases, funding may be available as a teaching or research assistant.
UW Bridge to the Chemistry Doctorate Program
The UW Bridge to the Chemistry Doctorate Program is a post-baccalaureate program aimed at increasing the number of students from under-represented minority groups who complete the Ph.D. degree in chemistry.
Student Programs
Catalyst
The Catalyst program is designed to help first-year graduate students from underserved populations succeed in the chemistry graduate program at UW-Madison.
Graduate Program News
NASA awards allow graduate students to dig deeper into the origins of life questions
Marcos Jusino-Maldonado and Eliyagu (Eli) Sofovich, graduate students in Professor Zoe Todd’s research group, have been awarded F.5 Future Investigators in NASA Earth and Space Science and Technology (FINESST) funding. Six research areas at NASA …
Department of Chemistry Celebrates the Class of 2025
On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Department of Chemistry recognized and celebrated the Class of 2025 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate graduates. This year, 103 undergraduate chemistry majors, 2 master of science graduates, and 49 doctorate …
Department of Chemistry recognizes more than 150 students and grants over $420,000 in scholarships at the 2025 Awards Ceremony.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 24, 2025, celebrating more than 150 undergraduate and graduate students. Because of generous donations from many benefactors, the Department …
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Graduate Student Spotlight
UW–Madison Department of Chemistry alum Lauren Fields Joins Elite 2026 Schmidt Science Fellows Cohort
When the 2026 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows was announced this spring, it included just 32 early‑career scientists selected from institutions around the world—researchers recognized not only for excellence in their doctoral work, but for …
Department of Chemistry’s Eric Kohn chosen as 2024 CAS Future Leader
Eric Kohn, a graduate student in the Martell group, has been named a CAS Future Leader. Since 2010, the program has awarded Ph.D. students and postdoctoral scholars opportunities to learn leadership skills, engage in scientific discourse, and connect with peer scientists and innovators from around the world. Currently, there are 300 alumni who represent 38 countries and regions.
Jairo Villalona joins Edward Alexander Bouchet Graduate Honor Society
Photo credit: Kolin Goldschmidt/University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Erin Grunewald
Position title: Graduate Program Coordinator
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Phone: (608) 262-0215
Becca Moy
Position title: Administrative and Events Professional
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Phone: 608-263-3980
Tehshik P. Yoon
Position title: Professor of Chemistry, Associate Chair for the Graduate Program, Director of Graduate Studies
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Phone: 608.262.2268