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Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowships 2027/28
Faculty for the Future helps women scientists from developing countries finish PhDs and postdocs at top universities, then return home to teach and lead. Nigerian women in STEM with an admission or application abroad are a core audience.
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Who it’s for
- Women from developing countries, including Nigeria
- PhD or postdoctoral researchers in STEM (not master's students)
- Applicants enrolled, admitted or applying to a university abroad
- Candidates committed to returning home to build STEM capacity
What you get
A grant up to USD 50,000 a year (PhD) or USD 40,000 (postdoc) for fees, living, travel, visas and conferences, plus childcare support; renewable on progress.
Requirements
- Admission, enrolment or application to a host university abroad
- Academic transcripts
- Research proposal
- References, including one from the host supervisor
How to apply
- Check the eligibility criteria on the Faculty for the Future site
- Create an account on the online application portal
- Upload transcripts, host admission documents and research proposal
- Submit by 7 November 2026, 12:00 US Central Time
- Make sure referees submit online by 14 November 2026
Timeline
- Opens1 Sep
- Closes7 Nov
Tips from past applicants
Secure your host university admission or application first; it is required. Explain clearly how your research will benefit your home country and your plans to return.
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