The Schlumberger Foundation is accepting new applications for the 2022–2023 Faculty for the Future Fellowships from September 8th to November 5th, 2021.
Since its launch in 2004, 770 women from 84 countries have received Faculty for the Future fellowships to pursue PhD and Post-doctoral research in STEM in leading universities and research institutes outside of their home country.
Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs for eligible expenses up to a maximum of USD 50,000 per year for a PhD and maximum of USD 40,000 per year for a Post-doc and may be renewed through to completion of studies. Renewal grants are subject to performance, recommendations from supervisors and strong evidence of re-integration plans in the home country.
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. This was crucial because the technique provided extra information that might be useful for locating subsurface structures forming traps for minerals .
SLB STEM Fellowship
Aim and Benefits of SLB STEM Fellowship
Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual costs up to a maximum of USD 40,000 per year for a post- doc or USD 50,000 per year for a PhD and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors.
Requirements for SLB STEM Fellowship Qualification
- from a developing country or emerging economy where women are underrepresented STEM;
- preparing for a PhD degree or post-doctoral research in a STEM discipline;
- enrolled, admitted or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad;
- hold an excellent academic record;
- willing to go back to their home country or region upon completion of their studies to contribute to its socio-economic development;
- have a proven record of teaching experience in their home country and can demonstrate their commitment to going back home to:
- i) an academic or research position in a STEM faculty;
- ii) and/or to using their knowledge to become a STEM entrepreneur to help resolve regional challenges in their local community/region;
- iii) and/or to demonstrating leadership by contributing to the public sector using their scientific skills to help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy making, including topics of gender representation.
- can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM
Application Deadline
November 5, 2021
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Schlumberger Foundation on www.slb.com to apply
Candidates should have applied to, have been admitted to, or be currently enrolled in a university abroad when submitting their grant application.
Candidates must hold an excellent academic record, demonstrate leadership skills, community outreach activities and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM fields. Candidates should also prove their commitment to return to their home countries upon completion of their studies to contribute to the economic, social and technological advancement of their home regions by strengthening the STEM teaching and research faculties of their home institutions as well as through their leadership in science-based entrepreneurship.
They are also expected to contribute to the public sector where their newly acquired technical and scientific skills can help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy making, including topics of gender representation.
For more details, kindly visit SLB website
