The Chemistry Opportunities (CHOPS) program invites approximately 20 highly qualified prospective students to the UW-Madison Chemistry Department for an all-expense-paid weekend to explore the chemistry PhD graduate program. CHOPS was first launched fall 2012 at the UW-Madison Chemistry Department.During the CHOPS preview weekend, you will have the opportunity to explore the UW-Madison graduate program in chemistry. You will not only get to interact with faculty, staff, and current graduate students in an informal setting, but also will get the opportunity to explore the friendly and diverse city of Madison. All visit expenses — including travel, lodging, and on-campus meals — will be covered for students selected to participate in CHOPs. The application for CHOPS 2019 is now open. The dates that CHOPS 2019 will be held are September 12-15, 2019. Applicants who are selected to participate in the program will be notified by summer 2019.