If you are a young professional from an OPEC Member Country dreaming of stepping directly into the heart of global energy decision-making, this is the kind of opportunity that does not appear often.
The OPEC Academy Summer Fellowship Programme (SFP) 2026 is now officially open, offering selected professionals the chance to spend eight intensive weeks inside the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna, Austria, working alongside experts shaping the future of international energy policy, research, and cooperation.
This is not just a fellowship — it is a powerful career-launching experience designed for future leaders in energy, economics, research, sustainability, and policy.
While the programme is not a fully funded scholarship with stipends, it delivers something equally valuable: direct exposure to OPEC’s global work, high-level research involvement, and unmatched professional credibility.
What OPEC Summer Fellowship 2026 Offers Successful Participants?
Winning a place in the OPEC Academy Summer Fellowship 2026 means entering one of the most prestigious professional training environments in the international energy sector.
Summer Fellows will gain hands-on experience through real involvement in the Secretariat’s ongoing research programmes, studies, and technical projects. Participants will strengthen their expertise while building deep institutional knowledge of OPEC’s priorities, goals, and global influence.
Fellows also benefit from working in a multicultural international environment in Vienna, interacting with researchers and professionals from OPEC Member Countries and beyond. The programme culminates in the production of a high-quality research report and a formal presentation of findings to the Academic Committee and Secretariat staff.
Top-performing fellows may even become eligible for future opportunities under the OPEC Internship Programme or the Visiting Research Fellow Programme, making this fellowship a strategic pathway into longer-term international energy careers.
Participants who complete all requirements will receive an official Certificate of Completion from the Secretariat, adding a major credential to their professional profile.
Eligibility Requirements
The OPEC SFP 2026 is a highly targeted programme designed specifically for professionals from Member Countries.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a citizen of an OPEC Member Country only
- Must be officially nominated and supported by their respective OPEC Governor
- Must be a working professional with at least a university first degree
- Should have a few years of relevant work experience linked to the research topic
- Must be able to complete the programme fully in English, the Secretariat’s working language
- Must be employed and financially able to support themselves during the stay in Vienna.
Apply: https://www.opec.org/summer-fellowship-programme-sfp.html
Programme Duration and Important Financial Notes
The OPEC Academy Summer Fellowship Programme 2026 will run for eight weeks, starting on 6 July 2026 and ending on 28 August 2026, and will take place fully in person at the OPEC Secretariat in Vienna.
Participants must note that the Secretariat does not cover accommodation, travel costs, or personal living expenses. Fellows are expected to support themselves financially and provide evidence of employment and funding before admission.