For women from underdeveloped and emerging countries who are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral studies in the physical sciences and allied fields at top institutions overseas, the Schlumberger Foundation offers and actively supports STEM education. The program’s long-term objective is to hasten gender equality in STEM by creating circumstances that encourage more women to pursue careers in science by removing some of the obstacles they face while enrolling in STEM fields.
Eligibility:
To be eligible to apply for this Fellowship applicants must meet the following criteria:
You:
- are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy where women
are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
disciplines*. You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual citizenship of which one is citizenship
of a developed country. (N.B. If you have been awarded a Faculty for the Future grant and after
the award you obtain citizenship of a developed country, the grant will be discontinued as of
the date of such additional citizenship); - are preparing for a PhD degree or post-doctoral research in a STEM discipline. The
Faculty for the Future program does not fund Master level studies; - are enrolled, admitted or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad
(applications are no longer accepted where a candidate has not yet applied to a university). If
you are applying for a sandwich course the final degree must be awarded by the Host
University abroad or jointly (i.e., but not solely from the home country university); - hold an excellent academic record;
- are willing to go back to your home country or region upon completion of your studies to
contribute to its socio-economic development; - have a proven record of teaching experience in your home country and can demonstrate your
commitment to going back home to:-
- an academic or research position in a STEM faculty;
- and/or to using your knowledge to become a STEM entrepreneur to help resolve regional challenges in your local community/region;
- and/or to demonstrating leadership by contributing to the public sector using your scientific skills to help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy making, including topics of gender representation;
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- can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in
encouraging girls and women into STEM.
If you do not meet the above criteria, please do not apply for a grant, as your application will
not be retained in the selection process.
