Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship for Developing Countries 2023

Each year, The Faculty for the Future fellowships, launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.

Grant recipients are selected for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents, and are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.

About Schlumberger Foundation

Schlumberger was born of an idea—that if an electric field could be generated below ground, voltage measurements at the surface could be mapped to reveal subsurface structure.

Following two years of lab and field testing, the first map of equipotential curves was recorded in 1912 using very basic equipment.

The result confirmed the method while revealing underground features, such as bed boundaries and the direction of formation layer dips.

Benefits of Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship

Faculty for the Future grants are awarded based on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location, and is worth USD 50,000 for PhDs and USD 40,000 for Post-doctoral study.

Grants may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation and recommendations from supervisors.

Requirements for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship

• Be a woman;
• Be a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy;
• Wish to pursue a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in the physical sciences or related disciplines;
• Have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university/research institute abroad;
• Wish to return to their home country to continue their academic career upon completion of their studies;
• Be very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences;
• Hold an excellent academic record.

Selection Criteria:

• Academic performance
• Quality of references
• Quality of host country university
• Level of commitment to return to home country
• Commitment to teaching
• Relevance of research to home country
• Commitment to inspiring young women into the sciences.

How to Apply

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