MS and PhD Fellowships at Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi - UAE

The Petroleum Institute (PI) is seeking applications from highly qualified candidates who are interested in pursuing graduate studies leading to Masters and Ph.D. degrees.

Current major areas of interest include chemical, electrical, mechanical, petroleum and geosciences engineering.

The Institute will launch its Masters program from Fall and its strategic five-year plan calls for the launch of the Ph.D. program in Fall.

In the interim period, qualified students who meet the admission requirements of both the PI and the selected partner institution can do their course work and carry out their doctoral research through a joint program between the PI and the partner institution, with the understanding that the degree will be conferred by the partner institution.

Qualifications/required skills:

Candidates with excellent academic credentials are invited to apply.

They will be expected to have a B.S. degree from a well recognized university.

For individuals from non-English countries, a minimum TOEFL score of 550 is required.

Stipend / Benefits:

Stipend is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, with an excellent benefits package, including a twelve-month base stipend, on-campus room and board, medical insurance, and travel funds to attend conferences and stays at PI’s partner institutions.

Applicant must be in excellent health and will be required to pass a pre-award physical examination.

The UAE levies no income taxes.

To Apply:

Interested candidates are requested to submit (preferably in Word or pdf form) the following as an attachment with their email:

  • a letter of interest, which addresses the applicant’s qualifications for the fellowship;
  • a current resume with detailed summary of academic achievements and credentials;
  • an official copy of academic records, and
  • at least three letters of recommendation in support of the candidate’s application.

    Send all requested materials to the Recruiting Coordinator at The Petroleum Institute (recruiting-coordinator[ at ]pi.ac.ae)

    Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until successful candidates are selected.

    The initial phase of receiving applications will close by November 30.

    For more information see; MS and PhD Fellowships at Petroleum Institute