Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2025-2026

Good news for aspiring researchers! Applications for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2026-2027 are now open. In this guide, we provide complete details about the fellowship, its funding benefits, eligibility requirements, and the step-by-step application process.

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship is a partially funded international scholarshipdesigned for women from developing and emerging economies. The award provides up to USD 50,000 per year for PhD programs and up to USD 40,000 per year for Post-doctoral research, with the possibility of renewal until the completion of studies.

Launched in 2004, this prestigious fellowship supports PhD and Post-doctoral research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) at leading universities worldwide. It aims to break barriers and promote gender equality in STEM by empowering talented women to excel in academic and research careers.

The program’s long-term vision is to create lasting opportunities for women in science, encouraging more female participation in STEM fields and helping close the global gender gap in research and innovation.

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

Recipients of the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships will receive generous financial support to help cover the actual costs of their studies and research. The benefits include:

• Up to USD 50,000 per year for PhD programs – covering eligible academic and living expenses.

• Up to USD 40,000 per year for Post-doctoral research – supporting research-related and living costs.

• Renewable funding – fellowships may be renewed annually until the completion of studies, subject to satisfactory academic performance, a self-evaluation report, positive recommendations from academic supervisors, and strong evidence of plans to reintegrate and contribute to the applicant’s home country.

These study abroad scholarships are designed to empower women from developing and emerging economies to excel in STEM fields and make a meaningful impact both locally and globally.

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.

• To apply for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2026-2027, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  1. Female Applicants from Developing or Emerging Economies

     • You must be a woman and a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy (as defined by the fellowship guidelines).

     • Applicants holding dual citizenship, where one nationality is from a developed country, are not eligible.

     • If you are awarded the fellowship and later obtain citizenship of a developed country, the grant will be discontinued from the date of acquiring such citizenship.

  2. PhD or Post-doctoral Research in STEM

     • You must be preparing for a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

     • Awards in biological sciences are limited to interdisciplinary research between physical and biological sciences.

     • Master’s-level studies are not funded under this program.

  3. Host University/Research Institute Admission

     • You must be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to a host university or research institute abroad.

     • Applications will not be accepted if you have not yet applied to a university.

     • For sandwich courses, the final degree must be awarded by the host university abroad, not by your home country institution.

  4. Academic Excellence

     • You should have an outstanding academic record.

  5. Teaching Experience or Commitment

     • You must have a proven track record of teaching or demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching in the future.

  6. Active Participation in Faculty Life & Outreach

     • Applicants must show evidence of involvement in faculty activities and outreach programs that encourage young women to pursue STEM disciplines.

  7. Commitment to Home Country Development

     • You must be willing to contribute to the socio-economic development of your home country and region by:

       • Strengthening the faculty at your home university.

       • Conducting relevant research.

       • Applying your expertise to address public policy challenges.

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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