The Innovation Postdoc-in-Residence program welcomes all applicants, including international scholars from any discipline completing their dissertation at New York University. Applicants who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
- Current NYU PhD candidates from NY, AD, or SH who have defended their dissertation from September 2025 or will successfully defend their dissertation by September 1, 2026
- Candidates who desire to work in industry positions related to their area of expertise and are motivated to relocate to Tulsa, Oklahoma, in year two of the program
The selection process includes an interview phase where candidates discuss their research, entrepreneurial or R&D vision, interest in applying their work in real-world contexts, and motivation for relocating to Tulsa. Finalists may be invited to travel to Tulsa between March 16–20, 2026 to experience the community and meet with potential employer hosts.
Selection Timeline
- Application opens: November 1, 2025
- Application closes: January 15, 2026 @ 11:59 pm ET
- Applicant interviews: February 2–6, 2026
- Finalists may travel to NYU Tulsa: March 16–20, 2026
- Selection notices: Mid-April 2026
Applicants should submit the following:
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- Candidate information form
- Statement of the candidate’s vision for translating research to industry innovation
- Personal statement outlining reasons for applying for this unique opportunity, focusing on taking research from the lab to innovative industry solutions, interest in Tulsa’s booming economic ecosystem, and being an active member of the community
- Two letters of recommendation
- A dissertation abstract
Applicants are strongly encouraged to comment on NYU departments, alliances, and initiatives where their innovation challenge may be rooted and identify potential mentors with relevant industry experience. Applicants can also mention or point towards specific industry innovators or businesses in Tulsa, such as those associated with the Tulsa Innovation Labs, Gradient, and those in the GKFF partner network (Tulsa Tech Hub), or others in the industry from whom they derive inspiration for participation in this program.
Application opens November 1, 2025
See the overview page for a general introduction to the program.
See Program Details for more information on the program structure, awards, compensation and allowances, and terms and expectations.
Contact us at InnovationPostdoc@nyu.edu