Schlumberger Faculty Fellowships 2027

Overview

The Schlumberger Faculty Fellowships, run by the Schlumberger Foundation (Faculty for the Future), support women from low- and middle-income countries to undertake PhD or postdoctoral research in STEM disciplines at top universities abroad. The programme aims to foster leadership, academic careers, and community outreach among women scientists.

Benefits

• PhD funding of up to USD 50,000 per year, and postdoctoral research funding of up to USD 40,000 per year.
• Coverage of university tuition, bench fees, accommodation, living allowances, travel, visa charges, and conference expenses.
• Exceptional childcare grants for eligible children under specific conditions.
• Access to the Faculty for the Future global alumnae network and additional grants after selection.

Eligibility

• Must be a woman and a citizen of a developing or emerging country, with no dual citizenship from a developed country.
• Must be preparing for a PhD or postdoctoral research in a STEM discipline; master's degrees are excluded.
• Must be enrolled, admitted, or applied to a well-ranked host university or research institute abroad.
• Must maintain an excellent academic record, provide strong references, and demonstrate teaching experience or interest in academia.
• Must be committed to returning home for an academic, research, STEM entrepreneurship, or policy-making career, and show leadership skills in encouraging women in STEM.
• Employees of Schlumberger (SLB) are not eligible.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must review the official criteria and FAQs on the Schlumberger Foundation website before setting up an account on the online application portal. Applicants need to complete the required sections, upload academic transcripts, degree certificates, CVs, research proposals, proof of host university admission or application, teaching evidence, and outreach records, as well as submit referee details through the portal.

Deadline

The online application closes on 7 November 2026.