Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2027-2028
Faculty for the Future supports women from low and middle-income countries for PhD or postdoctoral STEM research abroad, with the expectation that fellows return home to teach and lead.
| Amount / funding | Up to USD 50,000 per year (PhD) and up to USD 40,000 per year (postdoctoral) — per the 2027-2028 cycle announcement; not stated on the fetched official applications page |
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| Deadline | New applications 1 September 2026 to 7 November 2026; results early April 2027 |
| Start date | Academic year 2027-2028 |
| Level | PhD, Postdoc |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
Faculty for the Future supports women from low and middle-income countries for PhD or postdoctoral STEM research abroad, with the expectation that fellows return home to teach and lead.
Minimum requirements
Woman citizen of a low or middle-income country where women are underrepresented in STEM, without dual citizenship of a developed country; PhD or postdoctoral research in STEM abroad (no Master's funding); enrolled in, admitted to, or having applied to a host university abroad; excellent academic record; teaching experience and commitment to return home; leadership and outreach record
Application checklist
- Enrolment, admission or application to a host university abroad
- Evidence of excellent academic record
- Teaching experience and commitment to return home
- Leadership and outreach record
- check official page for the full document list
Application tips
- Apply before 7 November 2026 — results are announced in early April 2027
- Make sure you hold no dual citizenship of a developed country, which would disqualify you
- Document teaching experience and your commitment to return home, both explicitly required
- Note that Master's funding is not offered — this fellowship covers PhD or postdoctoral research only
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
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