Welcome to the Graduate Hub for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Old Dominion University. This resource center provides essential information and links for current and prospective graduate students, including details on graduate advising, program requirements, and research opportunities. Explore our departmental highlights to learn about the achievements of our graduate students and faculty.
Funding Opportunities
- Monarch Ph.D. Fellowship for New Graduate students
The standard Ph.D. teaching assistant stipend is $26,500 for 12 months. Domestic applicants will also be considered for an additional Monarch PhD fellowship, which provides an additional $5000 per year for two years. - Sarah Hall Graduate Fellowship for Current Graduate Students
This graduate fellowship, made possible by a generous donation from Sarah Hall '84, provides funding for selected 2nd through 4th year Ph.D. students. This fund aims to support the academic and research endeavors of our students. The award consists of a $4000 supplement to a TA or RA award to be split over two semesters (fall, spring, or summer). The application process will be announced by the department and preference will be given to students who have met the appropriate milestones to degree completion for their stage of the program.

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Departmental Highlights

Eighteen graduate programs or specialties and two colleges were recognized.

Originally from Rochester, New York, Shannon began her studies at Old Dominion University in 2020 in a post-baccalaureate position.

Hannah Hamontree is a Ph.D. candidate at Old Dominion University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. She does research in Batten Endowed Chair and Professor in Physical Sciences Patrick Hatcher, Ph.D.’s lab.

Event showed off possibilities available at the new Chemistry Building, including planetarium shows and STEM activities.

Eighteen graduate programs or specialties and two colleges were recognized.

Originally from Rochester, New York, Shannon began her studies at Old Dominion University in 2020 in a post-baccalaureate position.

Hannah Hamontree is a Ph.D. candidate at Old Dominion University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. She does research in Batten Endowed Chair and Professor in Physical Sciences Patrick Hatcher, Ph.D.’s lab.

Event showed off possibilities available at the new Chemistry Building, including planetarium shows and STEM activities.

Eighteen graduate programs or specialties and two colleges were recognized.