{"id":25745,"date":"2016-08-03T01:36:04","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T00:36:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/?p=25745"},"modified":"2016-11-18T14:55:17","modified_gmt":"2016-11-18T13:55:17","slug":"ptdf-scholarship-scheme-overseas-local-2016-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistnigeria.com\/ptdf-scholarship-scheme-overseas-local-2016-2017.html","title":{"rendered":"PTDF Scholarship Scheme (Overseas & Local) 2016 \/ 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) is a parastatal of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources established by Decree 25 of 1973 for the purpose of developing and promoting petroleum technology and for creating the manpower needs of the oil and gas industry through research and training of Nigerians.<\/p>\n
To ensure a steadfast To ensure a steadfast implementation of this mandate, PTDF is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for Overseas and in-Country MSc and PhD Scholarships. Awards will be granted for studies in the 2016\/2017 academic session in the United Kingdom Germany, Australia, USA and France (Grenoble INP) as well as PTDF upgraded Universities in Nigeria. Applicants may please note that only those who meet the requirements below shall be shortlisted and invited for a Computer Based Aptitude Test, in the case of MSc applicants, while oral interview will be conducted for PhD applicants (full time and Split-site) on dates to be announced later. Following the aptitude tests and interview, successful candidates will be selected and awarded the PTDF Scholarship.<\/p>\n Criteria Applicants for OSS must be in possession of the following:<\/p>\n B.) PhD (OSS and LSS)<\/strong><\/p>\n N.B:<\/strong>\u00a0Please Note that the possession of a valid University Admission Letter is compulsory for LSS MSC & PHD Applicants.<\/strong><\/p>\n Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Split PhD Program<\/strong> A Split PhD is a PHD program which allows an individual to split their research time between a foreign institution and an institution in the home country where they live and work. A minimum of one year is usually spent in the foreign institution and the remainder to complete their research in the home country institution, with regular communication with the supervisor overseas.<\/p>\n The primary objectives of the program are:<\/p>\n The PTDF Split PhD scholarship recipients are therefore expected to undertake the full-time PhD degree over three years and are expected to split their PhD study period one to two (1:2) between The Foreign University and their respective Nigerian University. Nigerian Universities Eligible to Participate in The Split PhD Program<\/strong><\/p>\n Foreign Universities on The Program<\/strong><\/p>\n However if eligible candidates identify and agree with supervisors in the following Universities for the Split PhD program, they may apply for the scholarship:<\/p>\n Tips on Identification of Supervisors and Co-supervisors<\/strong><\/p>\n Applying for The PTDF Split-PhD Scholarship<\/strong><\/p>\n Documents to Scan and Attach to the Application Form<\/strong> List of Approved Courses for Sponsorship<\/strong> MSc.<\/strong> PhD – Priority Research Areas<\/strong>
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\n2016\/2017 PTDF SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME (OVERSEAS & LOCAL)<\/strong><\/p>\n
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\nIn line with the PTDF\u2019s commitment towards the domestication of its training programmes in reputable institutions within Nigeria the Fund began the PTDF Split-site PhD Program.<\/p>\n\n
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\nImportant Features of the Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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\nApplicants are advised to scan copies of the following documents and attach to their online application forms:<\/p>\n\n
\nScholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised, to apply for admission into Universities in the UK, Germany, Norway Australia and the United States that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholarship. The Local scholarship scheme applicants can apply to all Federal Universities and Centre of Exellence in Courses core to Oil & Gas Industry.<\/p>\n
\nScholarships will be offered for admission into the under listed courses (for overseas MSc). Candidates are advised to apply for admission into universities in the UK and France that offer these courses, while applying for the Petroleum Development Fund Scholarship.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe PhD research areas in addition to the afore-listed MSc program areas may also include any of the following related areas:<\/p>\n\n