Human-centered Technology, Innovation, and Design·Engineering

In collaboration with the New York University Tandon School of Engineering , the Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi offers the Global PhD Student Fellowship in Human-Centered Technology, Innovation & Design. Innovations in technologies redefine and reshape people's lives, changing social and cultural practices, norms and values, institutional processes, and economies and infrastructures. Working to develop new applications for existing and emerging human-centered technologies informed through rigorous, interdisciplinary research and managing socio-technical transitions is a fast-growing and highly important area of research across a number of fields and disciplines. PhD Students in the Global PhD Student Fellowship undertake most of their coursework in New York and conduct their research in Abu Dhabi. This enables each student to engage in formative study with an entering cohort of students, and take advantage of NYU’s world-class resources. Get more information about the Structure and Schedule for PhD Students in the Global PhD Student Fellowship . Key Features of the Fellowship: -New York University degree upon graduation -Access to the extraordinary resources of the NYU Tandon School of Engineering -Graduate coursework in New York -Cutting-edge research opportunities in NYU Abu Dhabi’s labs -Tuition, fees, and health insurance provided throughout the program -Generous research assistantship and stipend provided by NYU Abu Dhabi throughout the program -Assistance for degree-related travel between Abu Dhabi and New York -Campus accommodation at no cost in Abu Dhabi -A contribution toward accommodation costs in New York -Career development assistance at both campuses
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Tuition, fees, and health insurance provided throughout the program. Generous research assistantship and stipend provided by NYU Abu Dhabi.
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