The Schlumberger Foundation has opened applications for the 2025 Faculty For The Future Fellowship, designed to support women from developing and emerging economies who are underrepresented in STEM disciplines.
This fellowship provides financial support of up to $50,000 per year for PhD candidates and $40,000 per year for Post-doctoral researchers, allowing recipients to pursue research at leading universities worldwide.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Schlumberger Foundation
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Up to $50,000/Year
- IELTS Requirement: No IELTS Required
- Deadline: November 8, 2024
Scholarship Details
The Faculty For The Future Fellowship was established in 2004 by the Schlumberger Foundation to empower women from developing and emerging economies to undertake advanced graduate study in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Since its inception, the program has built a strong community of over 860 fellows from more than 90 countries.
The initiative’s long-term vision is to foster conditions that encourage more women to participate in STEM research and academia, thereby strengthening global scientific development. Candidates are selected from a broad list of eligible countries, taking into account factors such as education, gender equality, and scientific development.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty For The Future Fellowship 2025, applicants must:
- Be female and a citizen of a developing or emerging economy where women are underrepresented in STEM fields.
- Not hold dual citizenship with a developed country.
- Be preparing for a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in a STEM discipline (Master’s degrees are not funded).
- Be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to a recognized host university or research institute abroad.
- Hold an excellent academic record.
- Commit to returning to their home country/region after completion of studies to contribute to socio-economic development.
- Demonstrate a record of teaching experience and willingness to continue in:
- Academic or research roles in STEM faculties, or
- STEM entrepreneurship to address regional challenges, or
- Public sector leadership through evidence-based STEM policymaking.
- Show leadership potential, active community outreach, and a proven record of inspiring girls and women to pursue STEM.
Scholarship Benefits
Recipients of the Faculty For The Future Fellowship will receive:
- PhD Candidates: Up to USD 50,000 per year.
- Post-doctoral Researchers: Up to USD 40,000 per year.
- Funding renewable annually until the completion of studies, subject to satisfactory performance.
Selection Criteria
Applications will be reviewed in multiple rounds with emphasis on:
- Academic performance and research potential
- Quality of references and host institution
- Relevance of research to the home country
- Level of commitment to return home after study
- Dedication to teaching, STEM entrepreneurship, or policymaking
- Proven ability to encourage women and girls to pursue STEM careers
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare to submit the following:
- Completed online application form
- Research proposal or study plan
- Academic transcripts and certificates
- Reference letters (deadline for referees: November 15, 2024)
- Evidence of admission or application to a host university/research institute abroad
- Proof of nationality
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship,
- Applications are only accepted via the online application system.
- New applications will be accepted between September 2 and November 8, 2024 for the 2025 fellowship cycle.
- Interested candidates should click HERE to apply.
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