"Faculty for the Future" fellowships for Women

Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, or related disciplines to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad.

Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, Faculty for the Future has grown to become a community of 110 women from 35 countries.

The long-term goal of the Faculty for the Future program is to generate conditions that result in more women pursuing scientific disciplines. Grant recipients are therefore selected as much for their leadership capabilities as for their scientific talents, and they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.

Faculty for the Future grants are in the range of USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year, and may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from supervisors. The amount of the grant depends on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location.

NEW GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications for a 2010 grant open October 5, 2009 and close November 30, 2009. Applications are only accepted through the online system.

Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
i.)be a citizen of a developing or emerging country
ii.)be preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences or related disciplines
iii.)have a proven track record of teaching experience
iv.)can demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences
v.)hold an excellent academic record

Faculty for the Future fellows are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers after their study abroad.

Faculty for the Future grants are based on actual expenses to be incurred and can be up to USD 50,000 per year.

How to apply
Step 1: Please find below the sample forms to download to help prepare your online application. Note that this is for consultation only, therefore DO NOT send in sample forms by e-mail or post as they will not be taken into consideration.

2009-2010 New Application sample
2009-2010 New Letter of Reference sample

Step 2: The online application opens on October 5, 2009 and closes on November 30, 2009.

To apply, please go to www.fftf.slb.com and register for an account. You will then receive your personal login details by e-mail to access the online application.

Please DO NOT register for an account before October 5, 2009.

A successful application will have been through five rounds of review, with the reviewers paying particular attention to the following criteria:
academic performance
quality of references
commitment to teaching
relevance of research to home country
commitment to inspiring young woman into the sciences
quality of host-country university