Empowering women researchers from developing and emerging nations can transform the global scientific landscape while tackling critical challenges back home. The Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2027-28 offers talented female scientists a powerful opportunity to pursue advanced doctoral or postdoctoral research at top host universities worldwide. Designed specifically to bridge the gender gap in STEM, this initiative helps passionate women build high-level research capabilities, step into academic leadership roles, and return home to inspire the next generation of female innovators and policymakers.

Financial Coverage and Grant Benefits

Securing this prestigious fellowship grants substantial financial backing tailored directly to your actual educational and living expenses. PhD candidates receive grant funding up to USD 50,000 per year, while postdoctoral researchers get up to USD 40,000 per year. The grant fully supports university tuition, campus fees, accommodation, monthly living costs, health insurance, and visa processing. Additionally, awardees receive travel stipends for international transit and conference participation, alongside potential childcare support under specific family conditions

Which Fields Are Supported?

The fellowship is designed for STEM and related interdisciplinary fields, with particular encouragement for areas where women remain underrepresented.

• Physical Sciences
  
• Engineering
  
• Computer Science
  
• Mathematics
  
• Other STEM-related and cross-disciplinary research areas

The program supports PhD and postdoctoral research, but it does not fund Master’s-level studies.

Eligibility for Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2027-28

This fellowship focuses strictly on advanced STEM fields, placing special emphasis on areas where women remain underrepresented, such as STEM fields. To qualify, you must be a female citizen of an eligible low- or middle-income country without dual citizenship in a developed nation. Applicants must be admitted to, enrolled in, or applying to a well-ranked host university abroad for PhD or postdoc studies. You need a strong academic record, prior teaching experience, proven community leadership, and a clear commitment to return home to contribute to local STEM development.

Simple Steps to Complete Your Application for Schlumberger Foundation Fellowship 2027-28

Applying is completely free and managed through the official Schlumberger Foundation online portal. Start by registering your portal account, selecting the 2027–28 new fellowship option, and entering your background details. Upload your academic transcripts, host university admission proof, detailed research proposal, and evidence of STEM outreach activities. You must also provide contact details for your academic referees, who need to submit their recommendation letters directly through the portal. Applications open on September 1, 2026, and close strictly on November 7, 2026, with referee submissions accepted until November 14, 2026.

Key Details at a Glance

Detail	Information
Fellowship	Faculty for the Future
Cycle	2027–28
Applicants	Women from eligible low- and middle-income countries
Study level	PhD and Postdoctoral Research
Fields	STEM and related interdisciplinary fields
PhD funding	Up to USD 50,000/year
Postdoc funding	Up to USD 40,000/year
Study location	Recognized host institution abroad
Applications open	September 1, 2026
Deadline	November 7, 2026

This fellowship looks beyond grades. Your research proposal, references, host institution, teaching experience, leadership and plans for contributing to your home country all matter. Start early so you have enough time to strengthen your research plans, secure strong references and ensure your host university application is in place. If you are a woman researcher ready to pursue advanced STEM training abroad and bring that expertise back home, this is an opportunity worth exploring before the November 7, 2026 deadline.

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