NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, based in New York, NY offers a fully funded PhD in Nursing Research and Theory Development. The PhD program in nursing research and theory development is designed to support students and guide them in the achievement of their academic and professional goals. They guarantee all students four years of funding for tuition, stipend, and health insurance. That is above the rates of peer schools. The College encourages and offers resources for students to prepare proposals for predoctoral funding either through the National Institutes of Health or other organizations.