The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2027/2028 (With Up to $5,000 in Funding)

Published: September 01, 2026
Deadline: November 07, 2026
Category: PhD Fellowship Grants Postdoctoral

Applications are currently being accepted for The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2027/2028. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

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.

Sponsor Organisation: Schlumberger Foundation

Benefits of The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual expenses to be incurred by the student only. This typically includes university tuition and bench fees, accommodation costs and a living allowance (e.g., food, a small allowance for books and supplies, medical insurance, child care, transport costs) in addition to a budget for initial travel to the host country, visa charges as well as conference expenses.
Grants can be up to USD 50,000 per year for PhD courses and a maximum of USD 40,000 for post-doc research programs.

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships Requirements

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

are a female and are a citizen of a low or middle income country 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 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 that is well ranked and recognized for strong research in your field. Applications are not 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 (ie., 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;
can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging young people, particularly girls and women into STEM.