Schlumberger Foundation Grants
Fellowships for women from developing countries to pursue PhD or postdoctoral STEM research abroad, aiming to strengthen research and academic capacity in their home countries.
Funder: Schlumberger Foundation (see funder page: https://www.slb.com/about/who-we-are/schlumberger-foundation)
Due Dates: November 7, 2025 (Full application) | November 14, 2025 (Reference letters) | November 6, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000/year for PhD; up to $40,000/year for post-doc; renewable annually based on progress and review.
Summary: Fellowships for women from developing countries to pursue PhD or postdoctoral STEM research at international institutions, with a focus on strengthening academic and research capacity in their home countries.
Key Information: Only women from eligible developing/emerging countries in STEM fields may apply; Master’s studies are not funded.
Description
The Schlumberger Foundation’s flagship program, Faculty for the Future, provides fellowships to women from developing and emerging countries to pursue doctoral or postdoctoral research in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at top international universities and research institutes. The program aims to advance gender equality in STEM, foster academic excellence, and support the socio-economic development of home countries by enabling grantees to return and contribute to teaching, research, entrepreneurship, and policy leadership in STEM.
