emirates7 - Applications are now open for New York University Abu Dhabi’s (NYUAD) Visiting Undergraduate Research Programme, which provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at NYU New York, NYU Shanghai, and UAE-based universities to take part in research projects over the summer, supervised by NYUAD faculty.

Applications close on 15th April, 2022. Summer 2022 positions will take place on campus, from 6th June to 29th July, 2022.

The programme will allow full-time undergraduate students of strong academic and disciplinary standing to enroll in research placements with a topic of their choice such as climate change, psychology, coral reef research, and cyber security, among others. Students will gain experience in their field of interest under the guidance of NYUAD faculty supervisors.

Assistant Director of the Office of Undergraduate Research at NYUAD Farhana Goha said, "The Visiting Undergraduate Research Programme is a wonderful opportunity for students to develop their research skills and contribute to meaningful projects that provoke creativity and innovation. Students have an immersive learning experience, which in the past has led to continued collaborations and possible research publications."