Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2027/2028

The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships supports women from low- and middle-income countries pursuing PhD or post-doctoral research in STEM fields. The programme aims to empower female scientists to contribute to their home countries' socio-economic development upon completion of their studies. Applications for the 2027–2028 cycle open on 1 September 2026 and close on 7 November 2026.⁠‌​‌​​‌​​​‌‌​​‌​‌​‌‌‌‌​‌​‌​​‌‌​​​⁠

What it offers

• Funding for PhD or post-doctoral research in STEM disciplines.
• Focus on countries with low UN Human Development Index (HDI) where women are underrepresented in STEM.
• Emphasis on returning to home countries to teach, conduct research, or engage in STEM entrepreneurship or policy-making.

Who can apply

• Women citizens of low- or middle-income countries listed by the Foundation (e.g., Afghanistan, Kenya, Nigeria, Philippines).
• Applicants must be preparing for a PhD or post-doctoral research in a STEM discipline (not Master’s level).
• Must be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad with strong research in the field.
• Must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to returning home.

How to apply

• Submit applications online via the Schlumberger Foundation portal.
• Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 7 November 2026.
• Include details on funding from other sources (if applicable).
• Applications undergo four selection rounds, with reviewers assessing academic performance, references, host institution quality, and commitment to home country development.

Good to know

• Dual citizenship with a developed country disqualifies applicants unless the developed citizenship is obtained after receiving the grant.
• Priority is given to disciplines where women are particularly underrepresented, such as Physical Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, and Mathematics.
• Successful applicants must commit to returning to their home country to contribute to its socio-economic development.