Student Research

SRPN - NYU Shanghai Summer Student Research Program in Neuroscience (SRPN)
The program offers an exceptional opportunity for eligible undergraduate and postgraduate students to work throughout a two-month summer program in a laboratory at NYU Shanghai.
Key Dates: The 2026 application is closed. Please stay tuned for further updates on application for the 2027 program.

SRPP – NYU Shanghai Summer Research Experience Program in Physics
The program is committed to providing opportunities for students to collaborate with NYU Shanghai faculty on research projects and it welcomes applications from all interested students.
Key Dates: The 2026 application is closed. Please stay tuned for further updates on application for the 2027 program.

SRPMS - NYU Shanghai Summer Research Experience Program in Molecular Science
The program is designed to foster entry into chemistry and biology research-centered careers for highly motivated graduates and undergraduates with a strong interest in chemistry, biology, or related scientific disciplines. Admitted students will have the opportunity to participate in research projects under the mentorship of NYU Shanghai faculty.
Key Dates: The 2026 application is closed. Please stay tuned for further updates on application for the 2027 program.

Tandon Undergraduate Summer Research Program
Key Dates: The application deadline is Sunday, February 9th at 11:59pm EST

DURF - The Deans' Undergraduate Research Fund (NYU Shanghai Undergraduate Students Only)
The program awards funding to NYU Shanghai undergraduates for summer research in any field of study.
Key Dates: March 16, 2025, 11:59 PM China Standard Time (CST). Decisions will be announced before the end of April 2025.

NYU Abu Dhabi Visiting Student Semester Undergraduate Research Assistantship (NYU and NYU Shanghai Undergraduate Students only)
The program creates a platform for undergraduate students from NYU in New York and NYU Shanghai to build their research experience during a semester abroad at NYU Abu Dhabi.

NYU Abu Dhabi Visiting Student Summer Research Program
The Program provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at NYU New York, NYU Shanghai, and UAE-based universities to take part in research projects at NYU Abu Dhabi over the summer. Students from NYU New York and NYU Shanghai must have a UAE residence visa to participate.

The NYU Shanghai-ECNU Joint Graduate Training Program (NET)

Research

The program is a partnership with East China Normal University (ECNU), through which all eligible Chinese graduate and undergraduate students can apply.

Key Dates: Applications are typically due in September for exam-exempt master applicants, in October for exam master applicants and in December for Ph.D. applicants.