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Funding Opportunity: Workforce Development for the Energy Transition

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Gulf Research Program aims to contribute to the development of a prepared workforce and to increase the scientific literacy of the Gulf States residents who will become the skilled leaders and professionals of tomorrow. This funding opportunity will enable project participants to acquire skills, knowledge, and credentials to enter careers as part of the future energy workforce.

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Gulf Research Program Awards Over $2.7 Million to Support Workforce Development for the Energy Transition

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The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine announced today an award of more than $2.7 million to support four projects designed to prepare young adults in the Gulf region for high-quality careers in the energy sector as the nation transitions to cleaner and more resilient energy systems.

Dec 4, 2025

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Gulf Research Program Awards Over $2.7 Million to Support Workforce Development for the Energy Transition