Program Overview

Introduction to the NYU Abu Dhabi Visiting Student Semester Undergraduate Research Assistantship

The NYU Abu Dhabi Visiting Student Semester Undergraduate Research Assistantship provides a unique opportunity for visiting students to contribute to ongoing research projects under the supervision of an NYUAD faculty member. This assistantship offers students the chance to work alongside a mentor, collaborator, and role model, while also gaining access to state-of-the-art research facilities on campus.

Program Details

The research assistantship allows students to engage in a variety of activities, including:

• Laboratory sample preparation and field experiments
• Experimental data analysis
• Collecting original data
• Analyzing quantitative data
• Writing literature reviews or research reports
• Filming videos to assist with research outreach and communication Students participating in the program will receive up to $3,000 in support for their study away from NYUAD.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the research assistantship, students must:

• Be currently enrolled in full-time undergraduate study at NYU New York or NYU Shanghai
• Have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours of study before coming to NYU Abu Dhabi
• Have applied to study at NYU Abu Dhabi for semester study
• Be physically present on campus in Abu Dhabi for the relevant semester of the assistantship
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, with a good overall academic and disciplinary record
• Demonstrate a strong interest in and preparation for the research, or its equivalent in the arts

Application Deadlines

The deadlines for application are:

• Mid-September for spring semester
• Mid-March for fall semester

Program Benefits

The NYU Abu Dhabi Visiting Student Semester Undergraduate Research Assistantship offers students a unique opportunity to engage in research projects, work with experienced faculty members, and develop their skills and knowledge in a state-of-the-art research environment.