Schlumberger Foundation Funding for women in STEM (PhD & Post-doctoral) 2026-2027 for Fellowship

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for this Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• 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 the citizenship of a developed country. (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 discipline. 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 (i.e., but not solely from the home country university)
• hold an excellent academic record
• are committed 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.

Offered Benefits

The award value is up to $50,000 per year

Application Process

For more details, visit the Scholarship webpage