Doctoral Program
All applicants (U.S. &
foreign) to the graduate
PhD program
are considered for all forms of financial support without special application.
Tufts doctoral students in Chemistry are supported
through teaching assistantships (TA), research assistantships (RA) and/or additional
special fellowships. All doctoral candidates receive a full tuition
scholarship. For the 2008-09 year this scholarship is for the full tuition of
$36,630 excluding student activity and health fees (see below). As
part of our offer of admission, the Department also guarantees five years of
support to all Chemistry Ph.D. candidates who remain in good academic standing and make
steady progress toward the Ph.D. degree. For the 2008-09 year the
stipend is $26,100 per year.
- A Teaching Assistant (TA) is a member of the team responsible for running
a course. The TA's time is usually divided between direct laboratory supervision,
tutorials, and grading. The duties of an academic-year teaching assistant
require approximately seventeen to twenty hours per week. As teaching is
considered to be an important part of the graduate education, doctoral
candidates are required to serve in a teaching capacity for at least one
semester.
- A Research Assistant (RA) is paid
a salary to perform research. The salary is usually connected to a
grant supporting a faculty research program. In most cases, the
position is provided by the student's research advisor.
Graduate students also have opportunities to receive support through
the Tufts Provost's Fellowship, government
sponsored Graduate Fellowships, or through internships in industrial and
government laboratories.
PLEASE
NOTE that certain fees are NOT covered by financial aid. As of Fall 2008:
1. A Graduate Student Activity Fee
of $40 is assessed annually to support the activities of the
Graduate Student Council.
2. A Health Insurance Fee
(estimated at $1,505) is assessed for comprehensive medical coverage
for students, and, if desired, their spouses and children. This
fee may be waived if proof of outside coverage from a U.S. carrier is submitted.
3. A Comprehensive Student Health
Fee of $620 for use of Tufts health and counseling services is
mandatory for students enrolled half-time or more.
4. A Continuation Fee of $800 is
assessed per semester to students who require additional time over
the expected period—two years for most master’s programs; six years
for doctoral programs—to complete their degree.
Masters
Program
Since the Chemistry Masters program
at Tufts is currently a
course-centered program, no financial aid is provided and students pay the
current tuition rates/fees.
