Petroleum Engineering

The Petroleum Research Fund offers USD 125,000 over two years for established investigators to begin a genuinely new direction in fundamental petroleum-relevant research. Preliminary results are not required; extensions of an existing funded project are excluded. At least 60% of the budget supports students. Proposals are currently accepted until 5 pm US Eastern time on 9 October 2026 for consideration in May 2027.

The Petroleum Research Fund offers USD 110,000 over two years for fundamental research relevant to the petroleum field by new investigators. At least 60% of the budget supports student education and training. The current submission round closes at 5 pm US Eastern time on 9 October 2026 for consideration in May 2027; the next spring window is separate. Applied research is outside this programme’s scope.

The Petroleum Research Fund offers USD 125,000 over two years for established investigators to begin a genuinely new direction in fundamental petroleum-relevant research. Preliminary results are not required; extensions of an existing funded project are excluded. At least 60% of the budget supports students. Proposals are currently accepted until 5 pm US Eastern time on 9 October 2026 for consideration in May 2027.

The Petroleum Research Fund offers USD 110,000 over two years for fundamental research relevant to the petroleum field by new investigators. At least 60% of the budget supports student education and training. The current submission round closes at 5 pm US Eastern time on 9 October 2026 for consideration in May 2027; the next spring window is separate. Applied research is outside this programme’s scope.