Empowering the Teachers 2026: A Life-Changing Fellowship for Nigerian Engineering Professors.

Are you an engineering professor in Nigeria eager to enhance your teaching skills and experience world-class academic training? The MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) Program is an extraordinary opportunity designed just for you!

About the MIT-Empowering the Teachers (MIT-ETT) Program

The MIT-ETT Program is a prestigious, teaching-focused fellowship hosted by the MIT Center for International Studies (CIS) and proudly sponsored by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, TotalEnergies Upstream Nigeria Limited (TUPNI), and Partners.

This semester-long fellowship is specifically tailored for engineering professors currently teaching at local universities in Nigeria who have recently completed their Ph.D. If you meet these criteria, this program is your gateway to an unparalleled academic experience at MIT!

Why Apply?

  • Experience world-class academic training at MIT.
  • Enhance your teaching methods and curriculum development skills.
  • Connect and collaborate with renowned faculty and researchers.
  • Gain exposure to cutting-edge engineering education methodologies.
  • Bring back transformative knowledge to your home institution.

How to Apply for MIT-ETT 2026

Applications for the 2026 cohort must be submitted online through the official system.

Steps to Apply:

✅ New Applicants: Click the blue “Register” button at the top right corner of the application page to create a SurveyMonkey Apply account. Select Empowering the Teachers in the Applicant Type field. You’ll use this account throughout the application process.

✅ Returning Applicants: Click “Log In”, enter your credentials, and resume your application.

You can save your work at any time and return later to complete your application before the deadline.

For any questions regarding the application process, feel free to contact us at ett.support@mit.edu.

Apply Now & Transform Your Teaching Career!

This is your chance to elevate your teaching expertise, engage with global academic leaders, and make a lasting impact in Nigeria’s engineering education sector.

🔹 Apply Here!!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity!!!!

We look forward to your application!
— The MIT-ETT Team