Scholarship Awarding University:
Several
Type of degree:
PhDScholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on theScholarship Summary:
The Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Program awards fellowships to women from developing nations for advanced research in STEM at leading research institutes abroad. The program’s long-term goal is to accelerate gender equality in STEM by generating conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific careers through alleviating some of the barriers they encounter when enrolling in STEM disciplines. The program is committed to gender parity in science in the interests of sustainable development and recognizes that full access to and participation in a STEM curriculum is essential for the empowerment of women and girls.Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
You are eligible only if you meet all of the following criteria:i. You are a female citizen of an eligible low- or middle-income country. You are not eligible if you hold dual citizenship of which one is citizenship of a developed country. (Note: If you have been awarded a grant and then obtain citizenship of a developed country, the grant will be discontinued as of the date of such additional citizenship)
ii. You are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral studies in the physical sciences, engineering, and related disciplines; awards in biological sciences are limited to interdisciplinary research between physical and biological sciences
iii. You are currently enrolled, have been admitted to, or have applied to a host university or research institute abroad; if you are applying for a “sandwich” PhD, it is essential that the final degree is awarded by the host university abroad, not from the home country university. All applicants are responsible for finding a host university and a host university supervisor themselves
iv. You have a proven track record of teaching experience in your home country and can demonstrate your commitment to going back home to:
- an academic or research position in a STEM faculty;
- and/or to using your knowledge to become a STEM entrepreneur to help resolve regional challenges in your local community/region;
- 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;
v. You hold an excellent academic record
vi. You can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging young people, particularly girls and women into STEM.
vii. You're willing to go back to your home country or region upon completion of your studies to contribute to its socio-economic development
viii. Applicants need to have an excellent knowledge of the language required to pursue their studies at top universities. Additionally, applicants need to have English language skills that are sufficient for an interview to be conducted in the English language.
Value of Scholarship:
The Schlumberger Faculty for the Future grant covers the tuition fees and living expenses of the grant recipient and can be up to USD$50,000 per year for PhD courses and a maximum of USD$40,000 for post-doctoral research programs.In addition, and at the discretion of the Schlumberger Foundation, an exceptional child care grant may be awarded (per eligible child) to a grantee when certain conditions are met.
Scholarship Application Guide:
If you believe you meet all the eligibility criteria, apply online using the .- Letters for reference can be submitted online by referees until November 14th 2026)
IF YOU DO NOT MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY FOR A GRANT, AS YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE RETAINED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.