Department of Chemistry at Emory University

Financial Information

All students admitted to the Ph.D program in Chemistry receive a support package that includes:

Stipend support - $22,000 for the 2008-2009 academic year.
A tuition scholarship – for the academic year 2007-2008 the tuition award is $32,160. You will be responsible for some university wide enrollment fees. In 2007-2008, they amounted to $288 per semester.
Health insurance is provided as part of the financial support package. For the 08-09 academic year the Graduate School has increased the health insurance subsidy to 75 percent. In 2007-2008, students out of pocket totaled $475.

Mandatory:The Graduate School requires all students to have health insurance, either through Emory University or a comparable health plan. For more details on the plan, please visit: http://www.emory.edu/UHS/finance.html.

Student Tax Liability: Unless exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRS) Section 117, scholarships, fellowships, grants, stipends and awards are generally considered taxable income. Students are required to report these amounts on federal and state income tax returns and are advised to consult tax advisers or the IRS and state revenue authorities for additional information. http://www.emory.edu/GSOAS/prospective/financial_overview/#tax_liability

Emory Competitive Fellowships

Emory offers several fellowships to outstanding applicants each year. The Programs nominate applicants for these fellowships. There are no additional forms for the applicant to complete, but all application materials must arrive by the deadline date.

The Woodruff Fellowship : The Woodruff Fellowship is the most prestigious fellowship offered by the Graduate School and is awarded to exceptional students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The fellowship covers up to five years of tuition and fees, provides a $5,000 supplement to the base stipend and $1,000 for educational/travel expenses per year for the five year length of the award.

The Emory Graduate Diversity Fellowship: The Emory Graduate Diversity Fellowship (EGDF) promotes the diversity of the graduate student body. As a community we recognize that students from groups not traditionally present in the university bring new perspectives that enrich the fields of graduate study and enhance the educational experience of a student. Many individuals have the potential to expand the methodologies, the topics of research, and the applications of various disciplines because of their unique background. Eligible students may belong to a specific ethnic group, race, culture, socioeconomic group, or gender traditionally underrepresented in their proposed field of study, or possess other qualities that will enhance the diverse community of scholars in the Graduate School. The Graduate School considers each applicant's promise of making a notable contribution to their incoming class by exhibiting particular strengths or characteristics, including a unique intellectual achievement, employment experience, nonacademic performance, or personal background. The fellowship covers all tuition and fees and provides $27,000 for twelve months for two (2) years. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible.
The Cherry L. Emerson Awards: The Cherry L. Emerson Award is offered by our department to incoming students with the highest potential for independent research. The intent of this fellowship is to ensure that our students are not encumbered by financial obligations and have the time to commit to becoming first-rate scientists. Students receive a 2,500 supplement to their first paycheck in September.

Travel awards: The graduate school awards up to $650 per student-presenter
per academic year for paper or poster presentations at professional conferences.

Graduate Student Council Awards: is offered by our department. This fellowship will be awarded independant of nationality, to incoming students with the highest potential for independant research

Lester Award: Awarded to the best PhD student in the department each year. The Lester nomination rules are that (1) only one student can be nominated from a research group (2) the student must be in his/her 4th year or above (3) must have a letter of nomination from advisor and one additional letter of support. The student will receive an engraved plaque and a $6,000 check.

Johnston Awards: Johnston awards are given to two students in his/her 3rd year or above. To qualify, the student must have demonstrated continued excellence in graduate research. The student will receive an engraved plaque and a $3,000 check.

Quayle Fellowships: The department awards up to 6 Quayle fellowships each year for their outstanding research accomplishments in the past academic year. Each student will receive an engraved plaque and a $2,000 check. There are no restrictions as to class year, but the student must have demonstrated excellence in graduate research.
ARCS Scholars: The Chemistry Department has again received a grant from the Georgia chapter of the ARCS Foundation (Achievement Rewards for College Scientists) to be awarded on November 1, for up to four top senior students. We have two openings for new scholars this year. The criteria for selection are: (1) American citizen; (2) minimum GPA of 3.50; (3) Financial Need; (4) an Emory student for 2008 – 2009 academic year.

Cost of Living & Visitor Information

The cost of living in suburban Atlanta compares very favorably to other university cities, and in only rare instances is the cost of living in the Emory area higher than that of comparable universities. The most convenient area in which to live near Emory is Decatur, so this city was used in the “Salary Calculator” (http://www.homefair.com/homefair/calc/salcalc.html) for comparison with other cities. Click here for more information on Emory University and Atlanta Georgia!

Housing Resources

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Directions to Campus

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