Chemistry

The Importance of Chemical Research to the U.S. Economy

Chemistry plays a pivotal role in the strength of the U.S. economy and the advancement of humankind. Chemists' achievements include life-saving pharmaceuticals, advanced energy solutions, improved agricultural productivity, and novel materials used in products from clothing to electronic devices. The many sectors reliant on the U.S. chemical economy account for about 25% of the U.S. GDP and support 4.1 million U.S. jobs.

Alfred Werner Scholarship Program

Master of Science Studies of Chemistry in Switzerland

The program supports highly talented international students who earned their BSc degree at a university outside Switzerland to perform their Master of Science (MSc) studies at a Swiss University or at one of the Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology in Chemistry, Biochemistry or the Pharmaceutical Sciences.