Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships for Women

Brief description:

The Faculty for the Future program, launched in 2004, awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctorate research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines at leading universities worldwide.

Host Institution(s):

Approved leading universities worldwide

Level/Field(s) of study:

PhD or Post-doctoral research in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Number of Awards:

Not specified

Target group:

Women from developing and emerging economies

Scholarship value/inclusions/duration:

Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs for eligible expenses up to a maximum of USD 50,000 per year for a PhD and maximum of USD 40,000 per year for a Post-doc and may be renewed through to completion of studies. Renewal grants are subject to performance, recommendations from supervisors and strong evidence of re-integration plans in the home country.

Eligibility:

Candidates should have applied to, have been admitted to, or be currently enrolled in a university abroad when submitting their grant application. Candidates must hold an excellent academic record, demonstrate leadership skills, community outreach activities and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM fields. Candidates should also prove their commitment to return to their home countries upon completion of their studies to contribute to the economic, social and technological advancement of their home regions by strengthening the STEM teaching and research facultiesof their home institutions as well as through their leadership in science-based entrepreneurship.

They are also expected to contribute to the public sector where their newly acquired technical and scientific skills can help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy making, including topics of gender representation.

Application instructions:

Applications are currently closed.

Applications are only accepted through the online system. Applications will be accepted from 8 September until 5 November 2021 for the 2022-2023 Fellowships.

It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website:  http://www.facultyforthefuture.net/