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 meanwhile the CDC helps administer the Preskilling Professional Development Grant (PPDG).
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:
- Awards during Cycle 1 should be for travel that will take place between October 1, 2024 and January 31, 2025
- Applications open September 2, 2024, Applications close September 30, 2024. Decisions sent to applicants by October 11, 2024.
- Payments will be made in October 2024 payroll.
Cycle 2:
- Awards during Cycle 2 should be for travel that will take place between February 1, 2025 and May 31, 2025.
- Applications open January 6, 2025, Applications close January 31, 2025. Decisions sent to applicants by February 10, 2025.
- Payments will be made in February 2025 payroll.
Cycle 3:
- Awards during Cycle 3 should be for travel that will take place between June 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025.
- Applications open May 5, 2025. Applications close May 30, 2025. Decisions sent to applicants by June 11, 2025.
- Payments will be made in June 2025 payroll.
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Applications for AY24-25 are now closed.
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 2024-25, 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 as Postdoctoral Associate at NYU Abu Dhabi;
- Not be on a leave of absence for any reason;
- Have adequate health insurance coverage for the duration of your research visit, and;
- Be able to secure a visa for the purpose of conducting a visiting scholar/research visit to your chosen GNU location. NYU Abu Dhabi, in coordination with our partners in New York and Shanghai, will assist you with the visa process but you are responsible for obtaining the visa and any paperwork.
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
You must carry out your short-term research residency in June 2025 (June 8th 2025 - June 29th 2025). We expect scholars to be in New York or Shanghai for the full 3 weeks during this window to enable them to get the best out of the residency period.
Scholar Program Benefits
Successful applicants to the NYUAD Postdoc Collaborative Grant Program will receive:
- An Honorary Stipend of $4,500 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 $300-$450 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
Postdocs interested in applying for the Postdoc Collaborative Grant Program should prepare an application consisting of the following documents. 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 in New York 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.
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.
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 in New York 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.
Your Application should be uploaded as a single PDF file and submitted through the application portal below. It should be no longer than Seven (7) 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.
GPPO encourages 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.
Contact
If you have any questions about the Program, please contact Ross Fleming, Associate Director, Graduate and Postdoctoral Support - ross.fleming@nyu.edu
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As the future of work evolves, graduate students, Global Postdoctoral Fellows, and Postdocs must acquire skills beyond academia that will enable them to succeed in the competitive global and local markets, including the UAE. The Preskilling Professional Development Grant (PPDG) offers supplemental financial support for individuals looking to participate in external courses designed to enhance their professional capabilities.
Description
The PPDG provides grants ranging from USD 200 to 500 to assist with the cost of preskilling courses. Recipients are expected to share the cost of any course priced above USD 500. The grant operates on a first-come, first-served basis and covers courses that must be completed within six months, no later than the end of the June term.In addition to completing the course, the recipient is required to present their learnings in a 10-minute presentation during a "Lunch and Learn Session," coordinated with Ross Flemming, Associate Director of Graduate and Postdoctoral Support at rf82@nyu.edu. The session will be attended by NYUAD stakeholders, colleagues, and students. For career advising and support from the Career Development Center, contact Nabeel Mohammed, Career & Graduate School Advisor at nm4969@nyu.edu.
Courses eligible for this grant may include topics such as UX, Design, Coding, Cloud/FIN/ED/AG-Tech, Innovation, Advanced Research Methods, Scientific Writing, Cybersecurity, and more. The selected course should align with the recipient's professional development goals and demonstrate clear value in advancing their career in academia, research, or industry.
Application Scope & Timeline
The grant may be applied to courses focusing on skills such as writing, leadership, management, presentations, UX, Design, data/statistical courses, technology-based workshops, skill-focused conferences, and boot camps/hackathons that are not offered at NYUAD.Oct. 25: Application Opens
Nov. 25: Application Deadline
Nov. 26-29: Application Review
Dec. 4-9: Notification of Results
Dec. 10-13: Fund Allocation
Budget Limit
USD 200 to 500, with a maximum of USD 500 per individual. Each recipient may apply twice during their NYUAD tenure.Contact
For any questions, please email Jacqueline Jacob, jacqueline.jacob@nyu.edu
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NYUAD makes available grants supporting the preparation of books, book chapters, articles, etc. for publication in the following categories:
- Peer-reviewed, research-based, scholarly publications
- Publications for a general academic audience and literary works
We invite applications from NYUAD Postdocs who play an active and leading role in research and scholarship in the divisions of Arts and Humanities and Social Science.
Awards are made on a competitive basis and shall normally not exceed $5,000. Depending on the budgetary needs of the publication project, additional funding can be applied for.
Contact
If you have any questions or concerns, please email nyuad.publicationgrant@nyu.edu
Other funding opportunities will be listed when available.