Apply for the Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2027. Fully funded PhD & Postdoc for women in STEM from developing countries.
📝 Introduction
Applications are now open for the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2027, a prestigious fully funded international fellowship supporting women scientists and engineers from developing and emerging countries. The program enables selected candidates to pursue PhD or postdoctoral research at leading universities abroad, while building long-term leadership capacity in STEM.
Funded by the Schlumberger Foundation, this fellowship empowers women to become future academic leaders, driving socio-economic development in their home countries.
📌 Fellowship Overview

The Faculty for the Future Fellowship is a flagship program established in 2004 to advance gender equality in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Beyond funding, the fellowship builds a global network of women researchers, mentors, and educators who are transforming science and education worldwide.
🎓 Degree Levels Supported
- PhD Research
- Postdoctoral Research
📚 Fields of Study

The foundation is particularly interested in candidates from the following STEM disciplines:
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
👉 Women in other STEM-related fields are also strongly encouraged to apply.
💰 Fellowship Benefits
Recipients of the Schlumberger Faculty for the Future Fellowship receive comprehensive support, including:
- 💵 Full or partial funding for tuition, research, and living expenses
- 🌍 Access to a global network of women scientists and engineers
- 🧭 Mentorship, leadership training, and career development
- 🏫 Opportunities to collaborate with top international universities
- 🤝 Lifelong engagement through the Faculty for the Future alumnae community
This fellowship not only funds research but also builds a long-term support system to help women lead change in STEM education and innovation worldwide.
🌍 Eligible Nationalities
- Open to female applicants from developing and emerging countries
(as classified by the World Bank)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
- 👩 Be a woman from a low- or middle-income country
- 🎓 Be pursuing a PhD or postdoctoral research in a STEM field
- 🏫 Be enrolled in, admitted to, or applying for a university or research institute outside their home country
- 📈 Have an excellent academic record and strong research potential
- 🌱 Show a commitment to return to their home country after completion
- 🌟 Demonstrate leadership, community engagement, and promotion of women and girls in STEM
📝 Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted online through the official Schlumberger Foundation portal.
📅 Application Timeline
- Applications Open: September 1
- Application Deadline: November 7
- Results Notification: Early April
⚠️ Deadlines may vary slightly each year. Always check the official website for updates.
📄 Required Documents
Applicants should prepare the following:
- 🎓 Academic transcripts and certificates
- 🏫 Proof of admission or application to a foreign university
- 🔬 Research proposal summary
- 📄 CV / Resume
- 📝 Statement of Purpose
- ✍️ Two or more recommendation letters
🔗 How to Apply
- Visit the official website: www.schlumbergerfoundation.com
- Navigate to Faculty for the Future Fellowship
- Review eligibility requirements carefully
- Prepare all required documents
- Submit your online application before November 7
🌟 Why Apply?
- Become part of a global community of women leaders in STEM
- Study or conduct research at top international universities
- Gain long-term mentorship and leadership development
- Return home as a professor, mentor, innovator, and role model
- Contribute to sustainable development and gender equality





