Faculty for the Future fellowships are awarded to women
by the Schlumberger Foundation
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.
Eligibility criteria and application process instructions can be found at New Grant Application Process or Renewal Grant Application Process
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:
- be a citizen of a developing or emerging country
- be preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences or related disciplines
- have a proven track record of teaching experience
- can demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences
- 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.
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.
General tips to help you
- Make sure you meet eligibility guidelines and the application deadline.
- Plan ahead! Producing a strong application takes time and final selection is based in part on the quality of your application and accompanying materials.
- Have a clear strategy. Make sure all parts of your application form an integrated whole. Your application should highlight the aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidacy.
- Read and follow the instructions carefully. The instructions are your guide to creating a complete and competitive application.
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
RENEWAL 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
Renewal grants are not automatic. It is a competition and renewals are largely subject to performance, self-evaluation, and recommendations from your current supervisor (preferably host and home) as well as availability of funding. We also need to see strong evidence that other sources of funding have been explored, especially if you have already received one renewal grant.
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.
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 enter your previous year's personal login details. If you have lost your login details, please follow the instructions on the Web page.
Please DO NOT access this Website before October 5, as the 2009-2010 online forms won't be available.
General tips to help you
- Make sure you meet eligibility guidelines and the application deadline.
- Plan ahead! Producing a strong application takes time and final selection is based, in part, on the quality of your application and accompanying material.
- Have a clear strategy. Make sure all parts of your application form an integrated whole. Your application should highlight the aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidacy.
- Read and follow the instructions carefully. The instructions are your guide to creating a complete and competitive application.
- The personal essay section should focus on PhD milestones, results obtained, papers published, conferences attended, and teaching undertaken. It should focus on your academic progress and not solely on your technical progress.
- If your application is for further post-doctorate studies, explain in your personal essay why you want to pursue an additional post-doctorate year. Insight needs to be provided with regards to the difference the PhD or post-doctorate makes on your career progression and your home-country university department.
- Information regarding available funding from other sources (fellowships, scholarships, sponsorships…).
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
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