Written by Application Deadline: November 6, 2026
Applications are now open for the 2027 NNPC/Renaissance JV Sabbatical and Postgraduate Research Internship Programme. Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Renaissance, TotalEnergies and Agip Energy and Natural Resources Joint Venture, invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for its 2027 Sabbatical and Postgraduate Research Internship Programme.
The programme provides opportunities for Nigerian postgraduate students and university lecturers to gain industry-related experience and contribute to research activities within the energy sector.
The NNPC/Renaissance JV Sabbatical and Postgraduate Research Internship Programme comprises two categories:
- Postgraduate Research Internship for University Students
- Sabbatical Attachment for University Lecturers
Both categories have a duration of 12 months (non-renewable).
1. Postgraduate Research Internship for University Students
The Postgraduate Research Internship provides opportunities for Nigerian postgraduate students pursuing Master’s and doctoral qualifications to gain industry-related work experience and conduct topical research within Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited.
Duration: 12 months (non-renewable)
Eligible Teams and Disciplines
Environment
- Impact Assessment and Environmental Compliance Monitoring
Occupational Health
- Health Promotion
- Epidemiology
- Statistics
Pipeline Availability
- PhD candidates in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering or Oil & Gas Engineering
- Applicants must have at least three years of pipeline engineering experience in design, construction or integrity assessment.
Exploration
- PhD candidates in Geology or Geophysics
- Applicants must have an AI-related exploration workflow.
2. Sabbatical Attachment for University Lecturers
The Sabbatical Attachment offers university lecturers, from the rank of Senior Lecturer and above, an opportunity to undertake research and other activities that contribute to Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited’s objectives.
The programme also provides opportunities to acquire industry-related experience and contribute to teaching and research activities at Renaissance JV Centres of Excellence (CoEs).
Duration: 12 months (non-renewable)
Eligible Teams and Disciplines
Environment
- Impact Assessment and Biodiversity
- Environmental Toxicology
- Air Quality Assessment
- Hydrobiology
- Water Chemistry
- Hydrogeology
- Ecology
Corporate Relations
- Social Performance (Social Impact Assessment and Management)
- Host Community Development Trust (HCDT)
- Stakeholder Relations
Community Health
- Consultant Community Health
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Paediatrics
Nigerian Content Development
- Professors in any Engineering discipline with an interest in either Process or Project Engineering
NNPC/Renaissance JV Centre of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City
- Geology
- Geophysics
- Petroleum Engineering
NNPC/Renaissance JV Centre of Excellence in Marine and Offshore Engineering, Rivers State University, Nkpolu-Oroworukwo, Port Harcourt
- Marine/Offshore Engineering
- Naval Architecture
Exploration
- Geology
- Geophysics
- AI in exploration workflows
Application Requirements
Interested applicants must submit the following documents:
- An application letter stating the team or discipline of interest.
- A curriculum vitae containing personal details, including name, email address and contact information for three referees.
- For sabbatical applicants: A one-page summary explaining how the candidate intends to add value to Renaissance’s business during the 12-month sabbatical.
- For research internship applicants: A research proposal outlining the study background, technical objectives, methodology, required data and expected outcomes.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications and supporting documents by email to:
university-relations@renaissanceafrica.com
Applicants must clearly state their Team/Discipline of Interest as the email subject.
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