Doctoral Fellowship in Urban Practice Application (DFUP)

Application Deadline Extended! Applications are due on Monday, March 25, 2024

The Urban Democracy Lab (UDL) at NYU Gallatin is accepting applications for the Doctoral Fellows in Urban Practice program for the 2024-2025 academic year. The program provides an outstanding opportunity for emerging scholars to participate in innovative community-engaged, practice-based research projects, develop and teach their own seminars, and expand their perspective beyond the university. The program is intended to help prepare the next generation of scholars who will bridge the divide between disciplines, between practice and scholarship, and between universities and community stakeholders. The Doctoral Fellowship in Urban Practice is offered through the generous support of NYU Gallatin donors.

Application Requirements

Applications should be submitted through this on-line form by March 25, 2024. Applicants must provide the following by that date:

  • Completed application form, academic cover letter, and a brief proposal for a community-engaged research project.
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty who can speak to your professional trajectory and academic qualifications.
  • Current C.V.
  • A near final course proposal of an you would teach at the undergraduate level at NYU Gallatin. Please note: upon acceptance, DFUP courses are to be scheduled for Spring 2025 or later.