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Gulf Research Program Awards Over $2.7 Million to Support Workforce Development for the Energy Transition
News Release
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.
Gulf Research Program Awards $4.4 Million to Support Safer Offshore Energy Systems
Program News
The Gulf Research Program (GRP) of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has awarded $4.4 million to support five projects that aim to increase safety culture in an evolving offshore energy environment by addressing the future needs of safety management systems (SMS).
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