Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2027-2028

Fellowships for women scientists from developing and emerging economies to pursue a PhD or post-doctoral research in STEM at a leading university abroad, on the explicit expectation that they return to strengthen STEM teaching, research and outreach at home.

Women from developing and emerging economies. Applicants must be pursuing a PhD or post-doc in a STEM discipline. The host university must not be in the applicant's home country, unless the arrangement is a sandwich programme in which the foreign host awards the final degree. Selection weighs academic record, leadership potential and demonstrated STEM outreach in underserved communities at home.

Tuition and study costs, living expenses and related fellowship costs at the overseas host institution, per the award letter.

Study at an institution in the applicant's home country (except qualifying sandwich programmes); non-STEM disciplines; applicants with no demonstrated intention to return.

Online application through the Faculty for the Future portal between 1 September and 6 November 2026, with academic transcripts, references and a statement of outreach and return plans.

Timeline

Applications open: 1 September 2026 | Close : 6 November 2026 | Fellowships begin in the 2027-2028 academic year