The NNPC TotalEnergies ETT Fellowship 2026 offers a unique, fully funded opportunity for Nigerian faculty members to spend a semester at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA.
This teaching-focused fellowship is a collaborative initiative by MISTI (MIT International Science and Technology Initiative), NNPC Limited, and TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI).
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Country: Nigeria
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Living Allowance | Travel Costs
- Deadline: May 20, 2025
Fellowship Details
The NNPC TotalEnergies ETT Fellowship is designed to contribute to Nigeria’s socio-economic development by transforming engineering education. Fellows will be exposed to advanced teaching methods and innovative curriculum development at one of the world’s top institutions—MIT.
The mission is to empower Nigerian faculty with tools to modernize local university instruction in engineering and technology fields, bridging the gap between academic theory and real-world problem solving.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the NNPC TotalEnergies ETT Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be passionate about curriculum innovation and educational transformation
- Hold a PhD and serve as a faculty member in a Nigerian university
- Be teaching in any of the following disciplines:
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Petroleum Engineering
- Geophysics
- Hold a minimum rank of Lecturer One
Fellowship Benefit
Selected fellows will spend one academic semester at MIT in either:
- Fall 2025: September to December 2025
- Spring 2026: February to May 2026
Fellows will receive:
- Full travel sponsorship
- Living allowance
- Access to instructional materials and academic resources
- Opportunities to:
- Attend and observe at least two MIT classes related to their teaching
- Develop modern curriculum and teaching approaches
- Participate in weekly seminars on curriculum design and MIT culture
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
To apply for The NNPC TotalEnergies ETT Fellowship:
- Visit the official fellowship application webpage
- Upload all required documents
- Submit your completed application
Selection Process
- All applications will be reviewed by an MIT committee
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews in Lagos during the week of July 22, 2025
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Final selection notifications will be sent by early July 2025
Note: TotalEnergies reserves the right to adjust the selection process or schedule at any time.
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