PhD

Global PhD Student Fellowship in Biology

Offered at New York University, Abu Dhabi

DegreePhD

FieldBiology

Biology graduates earn a median $28,443 Across 1,383 US programmes, two years after finishing

A fully funded PhD pathway combining graduate coursework at NYU New York with multi-year laboratory research at NYU Abu Dhabi. Suited to students aiming for intensive research training across genetics, genomics, molecular and evolutionary biology, or infectious disease and who want a dual‑campus doctoral experience.

What you'll study

Training spans a broad range of biological research fields. Core research areas identified by the programme include:

Developmental genetics
Genomics and systems biology
Molecular and cellular biology
Evolutionary biology
Infectious disease

Students undertake graduate coursework at NYU New York before moving to NYU Abu Dhabi to carry out their dissertation research in on‑campus labs.

Entry requirements

Specific academic and application requirements follow NYU's PhD in Biology criteria; applicants are referred to NYU's published PhD requirements for full details. Applications for this fellowship open in mid‑September for admission the following Fall.

Career prospects

Graduates receive an NYU doctoral degree and leave with extended research experience in contemporary biological fields. The programme emphasizes laboratory research skills and domain expertise that support careers in academic research, industry research and development, and other research‑intensive roles, backed by training and resources from both NYU New York and NYU Abu Dhabi.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The Global PhD Student Fellowship is fully funded: tuition, fees and health insurance are provided for the duration of the programme. NYU Abu Dhabi supplies a generous research assistantship and stipend, contributes toward accommodation costs in New York and provides campus housing at no cost in Abu Dhabi, as well as assistance for degree‑related travel between the two campuses. Career development support is available on both campuses.