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Global PhD Student Fellowship in Biology
The NYU Abu Dhabi Global PhD Student Fellowship in Biology is offered in collaboration with the Graduate School of Arts and Science at NYU New York.
The program generally involves one to two years of classwork at NYU New York, followed by three to four years of research at NYU Abu Dhabi. If selected, the doctorate is fully funded under the NYU Abu Dhabi Global PhD Student Fellowship.
Key Features of the Fellowship
- New York University degree upon graduation
- Access to the extraordinary resources of the NYU Graduate School of Arts and Science
- Graduate coursework in New York
- Cutting-edge research opportunities in NYU Abu Dhabi’s labs
- Tuition, fees, and health insurance provided throughout the program
- Generous research assistantship and stipend provided by NYU Abu Dhabi throughout the program
- Assistance for degree-related travel between Abu Dhabi and New York
- Campus accommodation at no cost in Abu Dhabi
- A contribution toward accommodation costs in New York
- Career development assistance at both campuses
Our Research
See where you can do biology research at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Science at NYU Abu Dhabi
Addressing pressing issues affecting the globe.
Graduate Student Highlights
"For a researcher, it's a dream come true"
Biology student Wael Abdrabou can quickly process data from his fieldwork in Burkina Faso because of NYU Abu Dhabi’s excellent lab facilities.
Finding the right research environment
PhD fellow Patrice Delaney grew up on an island, so she has always been interested in studying our natural world.
Contact Us
For more information about our programs, please contact nyuad.graduateadmissions@nyu.edu.