Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for the Future Fellowship 2019-2020 (Funded)

*Deadline: November 7, 2018*
The Schlumberger Foundation is accepting applications for the 2019-2020 Faculty for the Future Fellowships The fellowship nurtures a community
of women in science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM)
from developing and emerging countries.
The program’s long-term goal is to generate conditions that
result in more women pursuing scientific careers by lowering the
barriers women face when entering STEM disciplines, thus reducing the
gender gap.

Faculty for the Future Fellows are expected to return to their home
countries after completion of their studies to contribute to economic,
social and technological advancement by strengthening the STEM teaching
and research faculties of their home institutions, and also to pursue
positions in the public sector where their newly acquired technical and
scientific skills can help provide evidence-based support for STEM
policy making. In so doing, they become powerful role models and help to
inspire other girls and women to pursue scientific careers.

Since its launch in 2004, 683 women from 81 developing and emerging
countries have received Faculty for the Future fellowships to pursue PhD
and Post-Doctorate study in STEM in renowned universities worldwide. The
program also helps build a community for the Fellows through Forums,
both online and in person.

The Schlumberger Foundation is an independent nonprofit entity that
supports science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)
education. Recognizing the link between science, technology, and
socio-economic development, as well as the key role of education in
realizing individual potential, the Schlumberger Foundation flagship
program is Faculty for the Future.

*Grant*

The initial duration of the grant is for one academic year. The renewal
of the grant is not automatic, but is subject to academic progress,
quality of references (a reference from host university supervisor is
mandatory) and the discretion of the Schlumberger Foundation Faculty for
the Future program renewal process.

*Eligibility*

You are eligible if:

  * you are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or
    emerging economy. *_You are not eligible to apply if you hold dual
    citizenship of which one is citizenship of a developed
    country._* (N.B. If you have been awarded a Faculty for the Future
    grant and after the award you obtain citizenship of a developed
    country, the grant _will be discontinued as of the date of such
    additional citizenship_);
  * you are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral studies in the physical
    sciences, engineering and related disciplines (see the
    http://www.facultyforthefuture.net/ web site for some examples of
    typical disciplines awarded). Awards in biological sciences are
    limited to interdisciplinary research between physical and
    biological sciences. The Faculty for the Future program does *not
    fund Master level* studies;
  * you are currently enrolled, have been admitted to or have applied to
    a host university/research institute abroad (applications are *no
    longer accepted* where an individual has not yet applied to a
    university). If you are applying for a sandwich PhD it is essential
    that the *final degree is awarded by the Host University
    abroad *(i.e., not from the home country university);
  * have a proven track record of teaching experience;
  * hold an excellent academic record;
  * can demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach
    programs to encourage young women to pursue studies in the sciences
  * are willing to contribute to the socio-economic development of your
    home country and region by strengthening the faculties in your home
    universities, pursuing relevant research, or using your scientific
    expertise to address public policy matters.

Schlumberger employees are not eligible to apply for Faculty for the
Future grants.

If you do not meet the above criteria, please DO NOT apply for a grant,
as your application will not be retained in the selection process.

*Faculty for the Future focuses on developing and emerging countries.
Qualifying a country as advanced, developing or emerging, is a complex
and often controversial topic.

*Application*

The selection process includes five rounds:

• First Round: Is based on compliance with eligibility criteria such  as country of origin, discipline and overall quality of application. Non-compliant applications are eliminated. 

• Second Round: The first shortlist is reviewed based on scoring of the following criteria:

1.    academic performance
2.    quality of references
3.    scientific interest of research proposal
4.    commitment to teaching
5.    relevance of research to home country
6.    commitment to inspiring young woman to pusure studies in the sciences
7.    quality of host country university

• Third Round: The second shortlist is reviewed by the Schlumberger Foundation scientific committee with a focus on quality of research  proposal, scientific interest and relevance to home country.

• Fourth Round: The final shortlist of candidates is interviewed by telephone by members of the Schlumberger Foundation Board of  Directors and Executive Management.

• Final Round: Selection of grant recipients by Schlumberge Foundation Board of Directors.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit Faculty for the Future