Location: Saudi Arabia
Program: Graduate Development Program
Eligibility: All nationalities
Duration: 12 months
Deadline: Not Specified
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The KAPSARC Graduate Development Program (GDP) is a 12-month, career-launching program designed to provide recent graduates with practical experience and professional exposure across diverse career paths within a collaborative environment. Participants work on real projects, contribute to impactful advisory or enabling initiatives, and develop capabilities that support their long-term career growth across two tracks: the Consulting Track, where participants contribute to advisory projects in the energy sector while building structured problem-solving, analytical thinking, consulting, communication, and teamwork skills; and the Enabling Track, where participants support corporate operations, business development, investment management, and technical functions while developing strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and adaptability skills.
The King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is a non-profit global institution dedicated to energy economics, policy, technology, and the environment, established in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, by the Saudi Arabian government. Headquartered in a purpose-built research campus in Riyadh, KAPSARC operates as a leading advisory think tank, producing peer-reviewed publications, policy analyses, and interactive analytical tools on energy, sustainability, and economic policy, and hosting the School of Public Policy.
Benefits of the Programme
This programme will provide the following to its recipients:
- A monthly base pay for the duration of the 12-month program
- Housing and transportation allowances
- Registration with GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance)
- Medical insurance
- Paid leave
- Personal and professional development through expert-led training, on-the-job learning, project-based assignments, and access to thought leaders
- An official Certificate of Completion from KAPSARC upon successful completion of the program
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Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this programme, applicants must meet the following:
- Must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an accepted major; accepted majors for the Consulting Track include Engineering, Economics, Energy, Sustainability, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Administration, and Finance; accepted majors for the Enabling Track include Project Management, Business Administration, Management Information System, Finance, Investment and Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Data Science, and Information Systems (accepted majors may vary from one edition to another and will be published on the program website during the application period)
- Must have a minimum GPA of 4 out of 5, 3.2 out of 4, or 60 out of 100 (or equivalent)
- Must be a recent graduate from the classes of 2025 or 2026
- Must have less than one year of full-time work experience
- Must submit an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 or above, or a TOEFL iBT score of 79 or above
- Degrees obtained outside Saudi Arabia are accepted, provided they are accredited and accompanied by an official equivalency certificate from the Ministry of Education
- Must be available to join a full-time, one-year graduate training contract
- May apply to only one track per application cycle
Note: Kindly check the official webpage for full and detailed requirements.
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Selection Criteria
Admission to the program is competitive. The selection process typically includes application screening, an online assessment, interviews, and a final selection stage. Candidates are evaluated based on a comprehensive assessment of their academic achievements, skills, assessment performance, interview results, and overall suitability for the program. Once an application has been submitted and confirmed, the information provided cannot be modified. Candidates who are selected will proceed with the onboarding process, including completion of pre-employment requirements, a medical examination, and notification of their joining date.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to visit the official webpage and submit your application
