Chemistry @ IU :: Graduate Research

Graduate Programs

Abhishek Singha Roy

Graduate Student
Ortoleva Research Group

"Life in the chemistry department at IU so far has been an enthralling experience. The place provides cutting edge facility in experimental as well as theoretical research in a congenial work environment. It has truly been exciting to be involved in a multi disciplinary group that primarily aims at investigating biological systems like virus assemblies, anti-cancer drug delivery or intelligent nano-structures. To me in particular, studying virus assemblies and designing nano-theraputic strategies for drug delivery seems a really challenging arena of research. Indeed, progress in these fields will open new horizon in medical research. On the cultural front it has been of sheer joy to be a part of this international Diaspora that keeps growing every day."

- Announcements -

International Application Deadline - December 1, 2009

Last Day of Fall Classes - December 12, 2009

First Day of Spring Classes - January 11, 2010

Domestic Application Deadline - January 15, 2010

Spring Break - March 12 – 21, 2010

Graduate Recruiting Weekend - March 26 - March 28, 2010

Last Day of Spring Classes - May 1, 2010

International Application Deadline - December 1, 2009

Last Day of Fall Classes - December 12, 2009

First Day of Spring Classes - January 11, 2010

Domestic Application Deadline - January 15, 2010

Spring Break - March 12 – 21, 2010

Graduate Recruiting Weekend - March 26 - March 28, 2010

Last Day of Spring Classes - May 1, 2010

Our department provides outstanding opportunities for advanced study in numerous fields of chemistry. The research faculty are involved in cutting edge research, standing at the forefront of the research community, pioneering the way for students to leave-degree in hand- well prepared for careers in government, industrial research, research and teaching positions in the academic field.

Our highly skilled professional staff is dedicated to providing and managing the department's state-of -the-art equipment and computer resources, with departmentally staffed instrument, electronics and glass shops.

Exposure to graduate research begins in the first semester of study with the C500 Introduction to Research course. Our alternative mechanism for introducing the new graduate student to research is what distinguishes Indiana University from other chemistry graduate programs.

The 'C500' experience allows you to test your abilities and interests, and you will get first hand knowledge of your chosen research group, as well as an introduction to the department's instrumentation, facilities, and services. At the end of the spring semester of your first year, you may choose to continue working in the same research group, or you may decide to conduct the remainder of your graduate research career under a different mentor.

Please feel free to contact us for more information or to request an information packet!