Apply for the 2026 Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship and receive up to $50,000 annually for PhD or postdoctoral research in STEM as a woman from a developing country.
The Schlumberger Foundation’s Faculty for the Future Fellowship is now open for applications for the 2026 academic year. This fully funded opportunity provides up to $50,000 annually to women from developing and emerging countries who are pursuing PhD or postdoctoral research in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields at top universities around the world.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the 2026 Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellowship, applicants must:
- Be female and a citizen of a developing or emerging country.
- Not hold dual citizenship with a developed country.
- Be pursuing or planning to pursue a PhD or postdoctoral degree in a STEM field.
- Already be enrolled, admitted, or have applied to a host university abroad.
- Hold a strong academic record.
- Be committed to returning to their home country after completion of studies to:
- Teach or conduct research in a STEM faculty, or
- Become a STEM entrepreneur addressing local challenges, or
- Contribute to public policy using STEM expertise.
- Have prior teaching experience and a record of community engagement.
- Be dedicated to promoting girls and women in STEM.
Fellowship Benefits
- PhD Candidates: Up to $50,000 USD/year
- Postdoctoral Researchers: Up to $40,000 USD/year
- Fellowship may be renewed annually until completion of studies.
- No IELTS required.
- No application fee.
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Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated through multiple review stages based on:
- Academic excellence
- Quality of references and host institution
- Leadership potential
- Relevance of research to home country development
- Commitment to return and contribute to local STEM education, entrepreneurship, or policy
- Engagement in promoting gender equality in STEM
How to Apply
- Visit the Official Website
Go to the Schlumberger Foundation’s Faculty for the Future portal. - Create an Account & Log In
Register on the platform and access the application form. - Prepare Required Documents
Upload transcripts, CV, research proposal, admission proof (or application), reference letters and personal statement. - Submit Online Application
Complete the form carefully and submit it before the deadline. - Application Timeline
- Opens: September 1, 2025
- Closes: November 7, 2025
- Reference Letter Deadline: November 14, 2025
This fellowship is not just financial support, it is an investment in your future and your community. Whether you’re shaping STEM education in your country or launching a policy initiative, the Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellowship empowers you to lead change at the highest academic levels.
