Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2026

Study abroad and advance your career. Exciting news! The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship is now open for applications. In this guide, we will provide complete information about the fellowship, its financial coverage, and the detailed application procedure.

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2025-2026 is a partially funded award for outstanding international scholars. The fellowship grants up to USD 50,000 annually for PhD candidates and up to USD 40,000 annually for Post-doctoral researchers, with the option of renewal until the end of their academic studies.

First introduced in 2004, the Faculty for the Future program supports women from developing and emerging nations to undertake PhD or Post-doctoral research in STEM areas (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at prestigious universities around the world.

The overarching aim of this fellowship is to create an environment where more women can pursue careers in science by eliminating obstacles in STEM education, thereby contributing to narrowing the global gender gap in these fields.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: PhD (Doctoral) / Postdoctoral

• Institution(s): Leading universities worldwide

• Study in: Any Country

• Opportunity Focus Areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics and Biology

• Deadline: November 08, 2025

Scholarship Coverage

Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships will provide the recipient with the following benefits:

• 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, self-evaluation, recommendations from supervisors and strong evidence of re-integration plans in the home country.

Eligibility Criteria for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships

To qualify for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships, candidate must fulfill all of the following requirements below:

• Required Language: English.

• Eligible Countries: All world countries.

• are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy*. You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual citizenship of which one is 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 the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Awards in biological sciences are limited to interdisciplinary research between physical and biological sciences. 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 (i.e., not from the home country university);

• hold an excellent academic record;

• have a proven track record of teaching experience or can demonstrate commitment to teaching;

• can demonstrate active PARTICIPATION in faculty life and outreach programs to encourage young women into the sciences;

• are willing to contribute to the socio-economic development of your home country and region by strengthening the faculties in your home university, pursuing relevant research, or using your specific expertise to address public policy matters.

How to Apply for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships?

Please follow the following application instructions to Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships:

1. Create your own account.

2. Validate your account from a verification message sent to your e-mail, check your e-mail.

3. Login to your account.

4. Press ”Your Application” for 2026.

5. Complete your online application form and attach the required documents, then Submit.

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