The Department of Chemistry is grateful for the generous and ongoing support of its alumni and friends. Your philanthropic contributions help fuel research, support our students and engage the broader public. Since the department’s founding more than 150 years ago, Columbia chemistry faculty have produced breakthroughs in research, trained many of the leading chemists in the country, and led the growth of chemistry as both an academic discipline and a profession.
We welcome the opportunity to partner to advance the department's priorities, including:
- Innovative Research
For centuries, Columbia’s Chemistry faculty have been at the forefront of groundbreaking research that expands our understanding of the world around us. Conducting basic science research is essential for advancing the technological and medical discoveries of the future.
- Graduate Student Support
Support for doctoral students plays a crucial role in attracting young scholars with the creativity and capacity to challenge the status quo and introduce brilliant ideas that will change the future of the field.
- Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Summer and term-time experiences in research groups and laboratories help undergraduate students acquire invaluable skills and confidence, gather important data for their senior theses, and ultimately discover whether a path in academia is right for them.
You can make a gift online to support our students and faculty, and help us advance research.
To discuss your interest in making a more significant gift, please contact Elisa Heikkilä, Director for Development, Arts & Sciences.