NYU Abu Dhabi Global PhD Student Fellowship in Biology – Fall 2027 Entry

Overview

Doctoral fellowship combining one to two years of coursework at NYU New York with three to four years of research at NYU Abu Dhabi in developmental genetics, genomics, molecular and cell biology, evolution and infectious disease. Applications opened mid-September 2026 and NYU states the window typically closes between 1 and 15 December; 1 December 2026 is used here as the conservative deadline.

Eligibility

Apply through the NYU GSAS Biology PhD application indicating interest in research at NYUAD (no separate fellowship application); selection based on academic record, test results, references and fit with faculty research.

Nationality: Not specified (international applicants welcome)

Funding & Benefits

Full tuition and fees, health insurance, research assistantship and stipend, free on-campus housing in Abu Dhabi, partial accommodation support in New York, and travel assistance between campuses.