NYU Abu Dhabi places $20m for research grants

The NYU Abu Dhabi Institute, the research centre of New York University Abu Dhabi, has announced that it has earmarked $20m (Dhs73m) for research grants, The National has reported. The $20m will be spread out over five years and divided among three projects to be based in Abu Dhabi. "Research will form an integral part of the undergraduate experience at NYU Abu Dhabi and will eventually drive our graduate programme," David McLaughlin, the provost of NYU, said.