Are you a woman in STEM from a developing country dreaming of earning your PhD or conducting postdoctoral research abroad? This might be your last chance to turn that dream into a reality, the Schlumberger Foundation has just announced the opening of its Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2026! This highly competitive, fully funded fellowship supports brilliant women like you who are ready to break barriers, pursue advanced degrees in STEM fields, and return home to ignite change in their countries. Whether you’re already planning your doctoral journey or just discovered this opportunity, this post will give you everything you need to get started, apply now, and secure your spot before the final call.
The Faculty for the Future Fellowship is a prestigious global program organized by the Schlumberger Foundation, aimed at advancing gender equality in science and technology by empowering women from low-income and emerging economies. First launched in 2004, this initiative funds PhD and postdoctoral studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading universities abroad. But it doesn’t stop at funding, it also builds a global community of highly educated women who become leaders in academia, research, and industry. So far, the fellowship has supported hundreds of women scientists and engineers from more than 80 countries and you could be next.
Women from low-income, underrepresented, or emerging economies.
STEM researchers aiming to build careers that create impact and inspire local change.
Female scholars who are committed to returning home after their studies to contribute to education, innovation, and gender equality in STEM.
Fellowship Benefits: What You Get
This isn’t just another scholarship, it’s a comprehensive support system designed to fast-track your academic and professional career. Here’s what the fellowship covers:
Full tuition fees at your host institution.
Living expenses (including housing, food, and utilities).
Travel costs (airfare, visa fees, transportation).
Research-related expenses, including lab work and equipment.
Professional development support (conference attendance, publications, etc.).
Access to the Faculty for the Future alumnae network, offering global mentorship, collaboration, and advocacy opportunities.
The funding is renewable each year, based on satisfactory academic progress and adherence to the fellowship’s terms.
To qualify for this fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements: 1. Be a woman from a low-income or emerging economy. 2. Hold, or be preparing for admission to a PhD or postdoctoral program in a STEM field at a recognized international university or research institution. 3. Demonstrate outstanding academic performance and a strong record of leadership potential. 4. Show a clear and compelling commitment to returning home after completing the fellowship, to contribute to the scientific and socio-economic development of your country. 5. Be committed to advancing the status of women and girls in STEM through teaching, mentoring, or public engagement. Tip: If you’re applying, make sure your study or research proposal aligns with real-world challenges faced in your home country, this strengthens your case and increases your chances of selection.
The online application portal opens on September 1, 2025, and the final deadline to submit completed applications is November 7, 2025. Letters of reference must be submitted by November 14, 2025, and successful candidates will be notified in April 2026.
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