The Chemistry Department guarantees five years of financial support to full-time domestic and international students in good standing. This support is typically in the form of fellowships, Teaching or Research Assistantships, which include a stipend and cover the costs of tuition. All students supported at 25% time or greater are covered by health insurance provided by the University. Well-qualified students may qualify for additional fellowships offered by the Graduate Division. Students interested in plant biochemistry should consider applying for a position on UCR's IGERT program in Chemical Genomics.

Cost of Living

While the cost of living in Riverside is higher than in some of the more remote regions of the country, it is relatively inexpensive compared to many areas of California.