Enhance your educational journey abroad! Exciting news! The Schlumberger Foundation fellowship is now open for applications. This article will provide detailed information about the fellowship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship for 2025-2026 is a partially funded scholarship available to international students. It offers up to USD 50,000 per year for PhD candidates and up to USD 40,000 per year for Post-doctoral researchers, with the possibility of renewal until the completion of their studies.
Established in 2004, the Faculty for the Future program grants fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or post-doctoral research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at top universities worldwide. The program aims to create conditions that encourage more women to enter scientific careers by reducing barriers faced by women in STEM, thereby addressing the gender gap.
Scholarship Summary:
- Level of Study: PhD (Doctoral) / Postdoctoral
- Institutions: Leading universities worldwide
- Study Locations: Any country
- Focus Areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Biology
- Application Deadline: November 08, 2024
Scholarship Benefits:
The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships provide recipients with benefits as follows:
- Grants are based on actual costs for eligible expenses, with a maximum of USD 50,000 per year for PhD candidates and USD 40,000 per year for Post-doctoral researchers, renewable until the completion of studies.
- Renewal of grants is contingent on performance, self-evaluation, recommendations from supervisors, and strong evidence of reintegration plans in the home country.
Eligibility Criteria for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships:
To be eligible for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships, candidates must meet all the following criteria:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: Open to all countries worldwide.
- Candidates must be female citizens of a developing country or emerging economy. Dual citizenship that includes a developed country disqualifies eligibility. (Note: If a current grant holder obtains citizenship in a developed country, the grant will be terminated upon acquiring that citizenship.)
- Must be preparing for a PhD or post-doctoral research in the STEM fields. Awards in biological sciences are limited to interdisciplinary research combining physical and biological sciences. The program does not fund Master’s level studies.
- Must be enrolled, accepted, or have applied to a host university or research institute abroad (applications will not be accepted if the candidate has not yet applied to a university). For sandwich courses, the final degree must be awarded by the host university abroad.
- Must have an excellent academic record.
- Proven teaching experience or a commitment to teaching is required.
- Must actively participate in faculty life and outreach programs aimed at encouraging young women to pursue sciences.
- Willingness to contribute to the socio-economic development of the home country and region through strengthening university faculties, engaging in relevant research, or applying specific expertise to address public policy issues.
How to Apply for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships
To apply for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships, please follow these steps:
- Create your own account.
- Validate your account using the verification message sent to your email; be sure to check your inbox.
- Log in to your account.
- Click on “Your Application” for 2025.
- Complete the online application form and upload the required documents, then submit your application.
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