PhD

PhD Student Fellowship in Psychology

Offered at New York University, Abu Dhabi

DegreePhD

FieldPsychology

Psychology graduates earn a median $29,141 Across 1,390 US programmes, two years after finishing

A doctoral training track combining coursework at NYU New York with multi‑year dissertation research at NYU Abu Dhabi, offered in Cognition & Perception and Social Psychology. Suited to students seeking cross‑continental, lab‑based research training with access to neuroimaging and behavioral facilities and close faculty supervision across both campuses.

What you'll study

Research spans topics from neural mechanisms of perception and cognition to how motivations and goals shape cognition and social interactions. Training includes access to neuroimaging methods (fMRI, EEG, MEG) and a range of behavioral research facilities serving cognitive, social, and developmental studies, together with NYU New York’s research infrastructure.

Entry requirements

Specific admission requirements are set by NYU; applicants should consult NYU’s published PhD admission criteria for details. Applications open in mid‑September for admission the following Fall intake. For enquiries, contact nyuad.graduateadmissions@nyu.edu.

Career prospects

The fellowship integrates candidates into NYU’s international academic community and includes professional development opportunities and workshops aimed at preparing students for research careers. Close faculty supervision and cross‑campus collaborations position graduates for roles in academic research, advanced laboratory or clinical research settings, and other positions that require rigorous experimental and neuroimaging expertise.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

If selected, the doctorate is fully funded under the NYU Abu Dhabi Global PhD Student Fellowship. Support provided includes tuition, fees, and health insurance; a research assistantship and stipend from NYU Abu Dhabi; assistance for degree‑related travel between Abu Dhabi and New York; rent‑free campus accommodation in Abu Dhabi; and a contribution toward accommodation costs in New York.