In the Post-Graduation Practical Training Program (PPTP), faculty supervisors appoint graduating NYU Abu Dhabi seniors to work on research projects in the summer following their graduation.
Students' duties may include working in laboratories and assisting with research projects. PPTP is a popular program on campus, with the number of participating students growing each year.
Students work on campus in full-time, paid positions, performing research under the direct supervision of a faculty member, ensuring each student gets regular mentorship and guidance. The program hosts an orientation session for students prior to graduation.
After completing the Post-Graduation Practical Training Program, students are well-prepared to continue research in graduate school, or to work in their field of study.
Read about the experiences of the Class of 2023 in their Post-Graduation Practical Training Program. These students performed research in Science, Engineering, and Arts and Humanities, covering topics from Abu Dhabi's public spaces to Himalayan population genetics, sea-level rise, and young adult school exclusion.
Research Topic: Urban Leisure, Belonging, and Environment in Abu Dhabi's Public Spaces
Research Topic: Accessing Impact on Sea Level Rise
Research Topic: The autobiographical memories of young adults excluded from school
Research Topic: Community-engaged research identifies genetic histories, basis of malaria resistance, and evolution of shorter stature in lower-altitude Himalayan populations
NYUAD Office of Undergraduate Research
Email: nyuad.undergraduateresearch@nyu.edu
NYUAD is a member of the international Council on Undergraduate Research.
