SCHLUMBERGER FOUNDATION - FACULTY FOR THE FUTURE FELLOWSHIPS (FOR WOMEN)

1. You are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy where women are underrepresented in Science, Technology, and Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. You are not eligible to apply if you hold secondary citizenship from 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).
2. You are preparing for Ph.D or postdoctoral studies in STEM. The Faculty for the Future program does not fund Master level studies.
3. You are currently enrolled, have been admitted to 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 PhD the final degree must be awarded by the Host University abroad (i.e., but not solely from the home country university).
4. Hold an excellent academic record.
5. Are willing to go back to your home country or region upon completion of your studies to contribute to its socio-economic development.
6. Can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM.

Stated amount: 4,197,423

1. Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual expenses to be incurred by the student only.
2. This typically includes university tuition and bench fees, accommodation costs and a living allowance (e.g., food, a small allowance for books and supplies, medical insurance, child care, transport costs) in addition to a budget for initial travel to the host country, visa charges as well as conference expenses.
3. Grants can be up to USD 50, 000 (INR 41, 97, 423) per year for PhD courses and a maximum of USD 40, 000 (INR 33, 57, 938) for post-doc research programs.
4. In addition, and at the discretion of the Schlumberger Foundation, an exceptional child care grant may be awarded (per eligible child) to a grantee when certain conditions are met. These conditions are provided in the financial section of the application form. No. of scholarships- 53

The selection process includes five rounds: First Round: Is based on compliance with eligibility criteria such as country of origin, discipline and overall quality of application. Non-compliant applications are eliminated. Second Round: The first shortlist is reviewed based on scoring of the following criteria:

1. Academic performance
2. Quality of references
3. Scientific interest of research proposal
4. Commitment to teaching
5. Relevance of research to home country
6. Commitment to inspiring young woman to pursue studies in the sciences
7. Quality of host country university Third Round: The second shortlist is reviewed by the Schlumberger Foundation scientific committee with a focus on quality of research proposal, scientific interest and relevance to home country. Fourth Round: The final shortlist of candidates is interviewed by telephone by members of the Schlumberger Foundation Board of Directors and Executive Management. Final Round: Selection of grant recipients by Schlumberger Foundation Board of Directors.​​​​​​​ Other Info The competition is very intense for a limited number of awards. No individual correspondence will be engaged in to provide reasons to unsuccessful applicants for not receiving a grant; In addition to tough competition, applications are typically unsuccessful due to the following reasons:
8. Poor quality and/or incomplete application (especially in the Personal Essay and Research Proposal Statement).
9. Failure to meet eligibility criteria.
10. Insufficient evidence of commitment to home country return; to teaching.
11. Level of qualification (the Schlumberger Foundation only funds PhD and post-doctorate programs). The Faculty for the Future grant program seeks to have an impact on gender balance in science disciplines by reinforcing the presence and qualifications of women university teachers in developing and emerging economies. We firmly believe that better gender balance at faculty level will encourage more women to study the sciences and engineering disciplines. If you are well prepared to meet the core criteria and decide to embark on a doctoral program next year, you are invited to apply online.