NNPC/Renaissance JV Sabbatical and Postgraduate Research Internship Programme 2027 for Nigerian University Students and Lecturers.

NNPC/Renaissance JV is a joint venture operator inviting applications for its 2027 Sabbatical and Postgraduate Research Internship Programme. The programme consists of two categories: a postgraduate research internship for Nigerian Master's and doctoral students, and a sabbatical attachment for university lecturers (Senior Lecturer rank and above). Both are 12-month non-renewable positions offering industry-related experience and research opportunities within the energy sector. Eligible disciplines span Environment, Health, Engineering, Exploration, Corporate Relations, Community Health, Nigerian Content Development, and specialized centres of excellence at University of Benin and Rivers State University. What you get • 12-month industry placement in energy sector • Opportunity to gain industry-related work experience • Opportunity to conduct topical research within the organization • For lecturers: access to Renaissance JV Centres of Excellence • Contribution to Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited's objectives and research activities How to apply 1. Prepare application letter stating team or discipline of interest 2. Prepare curriculum vitae with personal details, email, and three referee contacts 3. For sabbatical: prepare one-page summary on added value during placement 4. For research internship: prepare research proposal with background, objectives, methodology, data needs and outcomes 5. Submit all documents by email to [email protected] 6. Clearly state Team/Discipline of Interest in the email subject line

• Nigerian postgraduate student (Master's or PhD) OR university lecturer at Senior Lecturer rank and above • For Pipeline Availability (PhD track): minimum three years pipeline engineering experience in design, construction or integrity assessment • For Exploration (PhD track): AI-related exploration workflow requirement • For Sabbatical applicants: Professors in Engineering must have interest in Process or Project Engineering (for Nigerian Content Development track) • Application letter stating team or discipline of interest • Curriculum vitae with personal details, name, email address and contact information for three referees • For sabbatical applicants: one-page summary on how candidate will add value during the 12-month period • For research internship applicants: research proposal outlining study background, technical objectives, methodology, required data and expected outcomes