Prospective Students

Your future starts here. Thank you for your interest in pursuing doctoral studies in Chemistry at Yale University.

The Application Process

All you need to know about preparing to apply

Why Yale?

Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is at the heart of Yale University’s research and teaching missions.
Graduate Student Engagement & Development

Learn about support programs, preview days, and help with the admissions process, including how to prepare a strong application to Yale.
Life at Yale

A tradition, a company of scholars, a society of friends. See how we live, work, and play. And plan your tour.
Explore New Haven

See what there is to do in one of the nation’s oldest cities. There’s plenty of fun to be had outside your studies.

View our photo gallery of past symposia, picnics, outreach events, and more to get to know us.

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Find your people

From community outreach to chemistry art, there’s a group for that and something for everyone! Explore the many student groups at Chemistry and Yale.

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Visiting Days: All-hands effort helps admitted students find their fit

May 6, 2026

Prospective students admitted to Yale’s chemistry Ph.D. program visited New Haven to learn about the Chemistry Department during Visiting Days.
‘Cultivating Conversation’: Instilling skills that carry dialogue forward

April 1, 2026

Grayson Hoy, Marisa Barilla, and Brahmmi Patel participated in a pilot leadership development program focused on engaging in meaningful dialogue.
Sweetening the deal for sustainability — while removing carbon dioxide

January 21, 2026

A two-step method for converting carbon dioxide into carbohydrates has potential applications in agriculture and biotech.