UNIPORT World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence Ph.D Admission for 2016/2017

University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) – The World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence in Oilfield Chemicals Research (ACE-CEFOR), Institute of Petroleum Studies (IPS), University of Port Harcourt (UniPort) was established 2013 under the World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) Project to support postgraduate training and manpower development in Africa. 

The ACE-CEFOR offers international graduate programmes for sustainable development in the petroleum industry and is well-positioned to deliver high quality professional services to the oil and gas sector through capacity building/cutting-edge research for addressing regional development challenges. 

World Bank Africa Centre of Excellence Centre for Oilfield Chemicals Research (CEFOR) Ph.D Admission 2016/2017 Session

Ph.D Programme in Petroleum Studies and Related Disciplines 
The objective of the programme is to commit intelligent and talented young men and women within the African region to solving the diverse problems in the oil and gas and allied industries, Specifically, in Petroleum Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Petroleum/Energy Economics; Geosciences (emphasizing Petroleum Geosciences); Environmental Technology and Management, and Chemistry/Industrial Chemistry. 

Duration of Programme 
Minimum of twenty-four (24) Calender months of intensive modular taught courses and research project. 

Admission Requirements

• Students that have, successfully, completed the relevant M.Sc degree of the University of Port Harcourt with a minimum CGPAof 4.0 as well as CGPA of 3.0 in their first degree or its equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Candidates must also posses the minimum entry requirement of at least a credit in Mathematics and English Language in their O’Level certificates.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should pay a non-refundable application fee oftwenty thousand naira (N20,000.00) or one hundred US dollars (US $100) in certified bank draft made payable to World Bank Centre of Oilfield Chemicals Research, UniPort or paid into First Bank of Nigeria Plc account number2028829218. 

Applicants should download Application Form or collect form in person from theACE-CEFOR Office at Emerald Energy Institute Building, IPS, UniPort. Completed form with bank draft or payment teller enclosed should be submitted to the Centre Leader, ACE-CEFOR, UniPort using prepaid courier envelop on or before the closing date above

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Note

• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed/present research proposal 3rd week November 2016; List of admitted candidates uploaded on: www.aceuniport.org1st week December 2016; Orientation programme 2nd week January 2017, Commence lectures 3rd week January 2017.
• Although sponsorship may be available, successful candidates are encouraged to secure other sources. For enquiries, please call: 234(0)8037100051, 234(0)8037099211 or e-mail: info@aceuniport.org.