Deadline: November 7, 2026
Applications are open for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2026-2027. The Schlumberger Foundation is an independent non-profit organization that supports education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Recognizing the link between science, technology, and socio-economic development – as well as the key role of education in realizing individual potential – the Foundation has focused since its inception on funding a variety of scientific educational programs all over the world.
Since 2004 the Schlumberger Foundation’s flagship program has been Faculty for the Future. Committed to gender parity in science, the long-term goal of the program was to accelerate gender equality in STEM by creating the conditions that enable more women to pursue scientific careers. By accelerating gender equality in STEM, the talent and capacities of these women can be developed for the benefit of their local communities, their regions, and for the wider world.
Grant
- 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, childcare, 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.
- In addition, and at the discretion of the Schlumberger Foundation, an exceptional childcare grant may be awarded (per eligible child) to a grantee when certain conditions are met. These conditions are provided in the financial section of the application form.
Eligibility
You are eligible if 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.
- Schlumberger employees are not eligible to apply for Faculty for the Future grants.
Selection Criteria
A successful application will have gone through four selection rounds, with the reviewers paying particular attention to the following criteria:
- 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.
Application
For more information, visit Faculty for the Future Fellowships.
