PhD Chemical Physics at Harvard University

Programme overview

This program is an intriguing and exciting area of study that covers the clarification of the properties and behavior of nanostructures, the characterization of the interior workings of individual cells, the preparation of the first quantum spin liquid, research in experimental physical chemistry, and much more. Our award-winning faculty, which includes Nobel Prize and Welch Award laureates, will help you explore the theoretical and practical aspects of material sciences, engineering, and chemical engineering.

Faculty: Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemical Physics | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Cambridge, MA, United States

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Application information

Entry requirements

Harvard Griffin GSAS admission (programme-specific) - Statement of Purpose: Required. Statement of Purpose: Required. Personal Statement: Required. Standardized Tests: GRE General: Required.

USD 59,048 a year (2026-2027). Full tuition rate for the first two years of study (reduced in years 3-4); PhD students typically receive grants covering tuition. Source

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply

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