Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship is now open for applications! This prestigious global program supports women scientists and engineers from developing and emerging countries to pursue PhD or postdoctoral research in leading universities abroad. The program empowers women to become strong leaders in STEM and to drive socio-economic progress in their home countries.

Fellowship Overview

The Schlumberger Foundation is an independent non-profit organization committed to advancing gender equality in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Through the Faculty for the Future Fellowship, the foundation funds outstanding women from low- and middle-income countries to pursue advanced research degrees abroad.

Established in 2004, the program has built a powerful international network of women researchers, mentors, and educators who are transforming science and education systems worldwide.

Recipients of the Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellowship receive:

• Full or partial funding for tuition, research costs, and living expenses.
• Access to a global network of women scientists and engineers.
• Mentorship, career development, and leadership training opportunities.
• The chance to collaborate with leading international universities.
• Continuous engagement through the Faculty for the Future alumnae community.
• This fellowship not only funds research but also builds a long-term support system to help women inspire and lead change in STEM education and innovation worldwide.

• PhD and Postdoctoral Research Funding

For the current fellowship cycle, the foundation is particularly interested in candidates from the following academic disciplines:

• Physical Sciences
• Engineering
• Computer Science
• Mathematics
• However, women in other STEM-related fields are also encouraged to apply.

This fellowship is open to female students from developing and emerging countries.

To be eligible for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship, applicants must:

• Be a woman from a low- or middle-income country (as classified by the World Bank).
• Be pursuing a PhD or postdoctoral research in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to a university or research institute outside their home country.
• Have an excellent academic record and demonstrate high research potential.
• Show commitment to returning to their home country after completing their studies to contribute to its socio-economic development.
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, community engagement, and a track record of promoting women and girls in STEM.

Applicants must submit an online application via the official Schlumberger Foundation portal.

Application Timeline

• Application Opening Date: September 1
• Application Deadline: November 7
• Results Notification: Early April

Note: Deadlines may vary each year, visit official website for more updates.

Application Steps:

• Visit the official website: www.schlumbergerfoundation.com
• Read the full eligibility criteria under the Faculty for the Future section.
• Prepare your required documents, including:

1. Academic transcripts and certificates
2. Admission or application proof to a foreign university
3. Research proposal summary
4. CV/resume and statement of purpose
5. Two or more recommendation letters

• Submit your application before November 7

Why Apply?

By joining the Faculty for the Future community, you become part of a global network of empowered women researchers dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and driving sustainable development. Fellows return to their countries as professors, mentors, innovators, and leaders, inspiring future generations of women in STEM.