1. To allow or consent to the fulfillment of (something requested): grant permission to speak frankly; grant a request. 2. a. To give or confer officially or formally: grant voting rights to citizens; grant diplomatic immunity.
The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for a chemist. A bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement; however, many research jobs require a master's degree or, more often, a Ph.D.
Chemists made a mean yearly salary of $77,860 as of May 2015, according to the BLS. Chemists need extensive school due to the nature of their work. The educational requirements are just one thing you must consider when deciding whether or not that is profession is right for you.