Schlumberger Foundation is an independent non-profit organization with a long-standing commitment to support education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctoral research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at leading universities worldwide. The Schlumberger Foundation is committed to gender parity in science and recognizes that full access to and participation in a STEM curriculum is essential for the empowerment of women and girls.
By facilitating STEM research for women scientists in emerging economies, scientific and technological advances will be enhanced in the local communities and regions from where selected candidates are awarded for this program. Since its launch in 2004, 863 women from 90 countries have received Faculty for the Future fellowships to pursue PhD and Post-doctoral research in STEM in leading universities and research institutes outside of their home country.
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Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships Fellowship
| Application Deadline | 06 Nov 2026 |
| Value | Up to $50,000 per year |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Course to study | View courses |
| Sponsor | Schlumberger Foundation |
| Gender | Women |
Aim and Benefits of Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships Fellowship
This scholarship provides up to $50,000 per year
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships Fellowship Courses
Requirements for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships Fellowship Qualification
You:
- are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy where women are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines*. You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual citizenship of which one is citizenship of a developed (N.B. If you have been awarded a Faculty for the Future grant and after the award you obtain citizenship of a developed country, the grant will be discontinued as of the date of such additional citizenship);
- are preparing for a PhD degree or post-doctoral research in a STEM The Faculty for the Future program does not fund Master level studies;
- are enrolled, admitted or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad (applications are no longer accepted where a candidate has not yet applied to a university). If you are applying for a sandwich course the final degree must be awarded by the Host University abroad or jointly (e., but not solely from the home country university);
- hold an excellent academic record;
- are willing to go back to your home country or region upon completion of your studies to contribute to its socio-economic development;
- have a proven record of teaching experience in your home country and can demonstrate your commitment to going back home to: i) an academic or research position in a STEM faculty; ii) and/or to using your knowledge to become a STEM entrepreneur to help resolve regional challenges in your local community/region; iii) and/or to demonstrating leadership by contributing to the public sector using your scientific skills to help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy making, including topics of gender representation;
- can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM.
If you do not meet the criteria, please do not apply for a grant, as your application will not be retained in the selection process.
*Faculty for the Future focuses on developing and emerging countries where women are underrepresented in STEM disciplines. Qualifying a country as advanced, developing or emerging, is a complex and often controversial topic.
Interview date, Process and Venue for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships Fellowship
Reviewers will pay attention to the following:
- Academic performance;
- Quality of references;
- Quality of host country university;
- Level of commitment to return to home country;
- Commitment to teaching, STEM entrepreneurship or policy making;
- Relevance of research to home country;
- Commitment to inspiring girls and women into STEM.
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Application Deadline
November 6, 2026How to Apply
Applications are only accepted through the on-line system which will be live from the 1st September 2026.
When to apply for the 2027-2028 Faculty for the Future new Fellowships:
The on-line system will be receiving NEW APPLICATIONS from 1st September 2026 to the 6th November 2026.
For more details, visit Schlumberger Foundation webpage
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