Contact
For any questions, please email nyuad.postdoctoral.research@nyu.edu.
Funding Opportunities
Internal Funding for Postdoctoral Associates is available from the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO) as well as the Career Development Center (CDC). The GPPO helps administer Individual Research Travel Awards for Postdoctoral Associates and the Global NYU Postdoc Collaboration Grant.
You can find more information on the below funding opportunities below
Internal Funding Opportunities
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Travel Award Overview
Travel awards may be used by Postdoctoral Associates towards presenting a paper or poster at a conference in the your respective field. The funds are intended to help you defray some conference registration and travel costs. The award is open to NYUAD-affiliated Postdoctoral Associates.
- The award is open to postdocs in all disciplines. Awards may vary in value, with each recipient being granted no more than $1,000 per award.
- Postdocs are eligible to receive a maximum of two travel awards from the Graduate & Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO) during their initial postdoctoral contract at NYUAD, subject to funding availability.
Priority of Funding
Funding is prioritised based on the following criteria:
- Group A: Postdoctoral Associates who have not received previous funding and are in the final year of their Postdoctoral appointment, and have a letter confirming they have been accepted as a speaker or presenter;
- Group B: Postdoctoral Associates who have not received previous funding and are not in the final year of their Postdoctoral appointment, and have a letter confirming they have been accepted as a speaker or presenter;
- Group C: Postdoctoral Associates who have received previous funding, and have a letter confirming they have been accepted as a speaker or presenter;
Please note: Any Postdoctoral Associate who has received additional funding support from another source will automatically fall into Group C. Further, any Postoctoral Associate who applies without an acceptance letter will not be considered for funding.
Please note that any time away must be coordinated with your faculty supervisor in advance, to minimize the impact on your NYUAD responsibilities.
After Receiving the Funds and After the Conference
Within two weeks after the conference, Postdoctoral Associates who receive funding must submit a short, 1-2 paragraph article about their experience at the conference by email to the GPPO. Please include a picture from the conference if you have it. Acknowledgment of funding and a short report is an expectation of receiving the Postdoctoral Travel Award.
Application Cycles and Deadlines
There will be three annual award cycles, please pay particular attention to the opening dates and deadlines. Applications are only accepted during the following cycles:
Cycle 1: Travel between October 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027
- Awards during Cycle 1 should be for travel that will take place between October 1, 2026 and January 31, 2027.
- Applications open September 1, 2026. Applications close September 30, 2026. Decisions sent to applicants by October 7, 2026.
- Payments will be made in October 2026 payroll.
Cycle 2: Travel between February 1 to May 31, 2027.
- Awards during Cycle 2 should be for travel that will take place between February 1st, 2027 to May 31, 2027.
- Applications open January 4th, 2027. Applications close January 31st, 2027. Decisions sent to applicants by February 8th, 2027.
- Payments will be made in February 2027 Payroll.
Cycle 3: Travel between June 1 to September 30, 2027.
- Awards during Cycle 3 should be for travel that will take place between June 1st 2027 to September 30th, 2027.
- Applications open May 3rd, 2027. Applications close May 30th, 2027. Decisions sent to applicants by June 7th, 2027.
- Payments will be made in June 2027 payroll.
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Applications are now open. We require a Letter of Intent (LOI) to be submitted as the first step. Please read below.
The Global NYU Postdoc Collaboration Grant provides a supportive opportunity for career development of both early career and established postdoctoral scholars.
The goal of the program is to facilitate the short-term residency of a limited number of distinguished Postdoctoral scholars from NYU Abu Dhabi whose expertise coincides with current research projects at other GNU campuses in the NYU Network*.
*Currently, as of Academic Year 2026-27 NYU New York and NYU Shanghai are the GNU campuses that can be visited by Postdocs from NYU Abu Dhabi.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply to the Postdoc Collaborative Grant Program, you must:
- Be currently employed and in good standing as Postdoctoral Fellow at your affiliated campus (NYU, NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, or KAIST) through at least the end of July 2027;
- Not be on a leave of absence for any reasons;
- Be able to participate fully in New York, Abu Dhabi, or Shanghai for the duration of the three-week program;
- Be able to secure the appropriate Visa;
- Have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of the program.
Goals of the Postdoc Collaborative Grant Program
The goal of the Postdoc Collaborative Grant Program is to assist in the advancement of current research by utilizing resources not available in Abu Dhabi or the UAE, to start a new research collaboration, or to start a paper, literature review or article with a collaborator.
Your application will be reviewed by a sub-committee based upon the following criteria:
- Advancement of Individual’s Research
- Research Collaboration
- Current Scholarly Activities, i.e., Publications, Conferences, Teaching, Technique and Learning stated on their Academic CV
- Attainability of Goals during Research Period
- Host or PI Support
Dates and Length of Research
- Short-term residency (three weeks) for a limited number of distinguished postdoctoral scholars from NYU, NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and KAIST whose interest and expertise coincides with current research projects at collaborating labs at other global campuses.
- Residency at NYU New York, June 13th-July 3rd, 2027: available for postdoctoral scholars from NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU Shanghai, and KAIST
- Residency at NYU Abu Dhabi, April 11th-May 1st, 2027: available for postdoctoral scholars from NYU New York and NYU Shanghai
- Residency at NYU Shanghai, June 13th-July 3rd, 2027: available for postdoctoral scholars from NYU New York and NYU Abu Dhabi
Scholar Program Benefits
Successful applicants to the NYUAD Postdoc Collaborative Grant Program will receive:
- An Honorary Stipend of $5,400 to support travel, accommodation and subsistence costs associated with the research visit. Please note that this payment is a lump-sum payment paid via NYUAD Payroll. Depending on your residency and taxation status, you may have taxes withheld. Please consult payroll for any questions on taxation.
- Access to GEOBlue Health Insurance for the duration of the residency - more information can be found at https://intranet.nyuad.nyu.edu/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/health-insurance/geoblue/. While in the US, you must show proof of insurance coverage - see here - GeoBlue will satisfy those requirements.
- Assistance with your Visa. For those going to NY, see application form here - via our colleagues in New York. For those visiting Shanghai, NYU Shanghai will provide a letter of invitation in support of your research visit and provide all stamps for support for your Visa application. Responsibility for obtaining the appropriate Visa will rely on the applicant making the application in a timely manner (minimum of 3 months notice) and having all paperwork in order.
- Access to Housing in New York, at a reduced rate - please see https://housing.nyu.edu/summer/ for more information. The scholar may choose to live elsewhere, and this is not a requirement of the program. In Shanghai, expect to pay $400-$600 per week (housing costs and information to be shared to successful applicants).
- Assistance while on your residency from our colleagues in New York via Postdoctoral Affairs, providing you with networking and career development opportunities with Postdocs, Faculty and Researchers, and a chance to explore the City and surrounding areas via social events. For Shanghai, support may be limited but we hope to share more information with successful candidates before they depart.
Application Process
The application process is two-stages. Please read carefully.
STEP ONE
The Global NYU Postdoc Collaboration Grant AY 26-27 welcomes postdocs interested in participating in the program to submit a Letter of Intent by September 18th.
Your Letter of Intent must include:
- Your full name and email address
- Your home institution and department
- The host institution you would like to visit (NYU-NYC, NYU Abu Dhabi, or NYU Shanghai)
- The PI who you propose to work with and their department
- Proposed project title (Details of your project may be changed after submission, but your proposed title should reflect your research area)
The Letter of Intent should be no longer than 1 page of A4 and should be submitted as a PDF. It should be submitted by September 18th, 2026 (5pm EDT Time).
Please submit your Letter of Intent, via email, to nyuad.graduateoffice@nyu.edu.
Following confirmation that your letter has passed review, you will be invited to submit your full proposal for The Global NYU Postdoc Collaboration Grant 2026-27. The deadline for submission for the full proposal is 5PM EST on October 19th 2026.
STEP TWO
Postdocs who pass the LOI stage will be invited to submit a full application - and should prepare an application consisting of the following documents.
The deadline for Step Two, if you are invited, is October 19th, 2025, 5pm EST (Eastern Standard Time).
Please follow these guidelines strictly:
- Cover Letter explaining how the Program would benefit your current or future research aspirations and goals - No Longer than One (1) A4 Page.
- Up to date Academic CV using this template - No Longer than Three (3) A4 Pages.
- Research Statement, that clearly states the goals of the residency. No Longer than Two (2) A4 Pages. Within these Two (2) A4 Pages, you should include:
- One Paragraph Project Summary
- Requirements for laboratory equipment and space and other resources
- How your research visit will contribute to the field
- Realistic goals for the 3 weeks research period
- How this collaboration visit will benefit future direction(s) of your research
- A Reference Letter, from the PI/Department who will host you emphasizing how they will collaborate with you on your visit to New York and how their work aligns with your current research - No Longer than One (1) A4 Page.
- A Support Letter from your NYUAD PI/center director emphasizing your strength as a researcher and how the proposed visit will enhance your current research and build collaborations - No longer than one (1) A4 page
Documents to Submit Type Length Cover Letter explaining how the Program would benefit your current or future research aspirations and goals No Longer than One (1) A4 Page. Up to date Academic CV using this template No Longer than Three (3) A4 Pages. Research Statement, that clearly states the goals of the residency. No Longer than Two (2) A4 Pages. Within these Two (2) A4 Pages, you should include: One Paragraph Project Summary; Requirements for laboratory equipment and space and other resources; How your research visit will contribute to the field; Realistic goals for the 3 weeks research period; How this collaboration visit will benefit future direction(s) of your research No Longer than Two (2) A4 Pages. A Reference Letter, from the PI/Department who will host you emphasizing how they will collaborate with you on your visit and how their work aligns with your current research No Longer than One (1) A4 Page. A Support Letter from your NYUAD PI/center director emphasizing your strength as a researcher and how the proposed visit will enhance your current research and build collaborations No Longer than One (1) A4 Page.
Your Application should be uploaded as a single PDF file and submitted through the application portal that you will be invited to. It should be no longer than Eight (8) A4 Pages Long in total.
Applicants should also confirm if there are any IACUC or RCR approvals required for the research that will be performed during the residency so that there is enough time for them to be approved. This should be included in your Research Statement Pages.
Please avoid jargon. Make sure that you describe your research in language that many people outside your specific subject area can understand.
We encourage utilizing key resources for grant proposal development, such as those available on the intranet Proposal Writing Guides page, and completing the Essentials of Grant Proposal Development available through NYU iLearn.
Applications sent after the deadline will not be accepted.
Applications that do not follow the guidelines above and page limits will not be considered.
The decision of the sub-committee is final, and there is no appeals process. All applications will be notified of outcomes by Mid-November 2026.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Program, please contact the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office - nyuad.graduateoffice@nyu.edu
Other funding opportunities will be listed when available.