The Future fellowships launched by the Schlumberger Foundation, are awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences and related disciplines at top universities of their choice abroad. Grant recipients are selected for their leadership capabilities as well as their scientific talents. In addition, they are expected to return to their home countries to continue their academic careers and inspire other young women.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all the following requirements:
• Be a woman;
• Be a citizen of a developing country;
• Wish to pursue a PhD degree or Post-doctoral research in the physical sciences or related disciplines;
• Have applied to, have been admitted to, or are currently enrolled in a university abroad;
• Wish to return to their home country to continue their academic career upon completion of their studies;
• Be very committed to teaching and demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences;
• Hold an excellent academic record.
Scholarship Worth
Faculty for the Future grants are awarded based on the actual costs of studying and living in the chosen location, and is worth USD 50,000 for PhDs and USD 40,000 for Post-doctoral study. Grants may be renewed through to completion of studies subject to performance, self-evaluation and recommendations from supervisors.
How to apply
Applications are only accepted through the on-line system www.fftf.slb.com
The on-line system will be open from September 12th 2011to November 30th 2011.
Selection Guidelines and Criteria
- Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and the application deadline;
- Plan ahead! Producing a good quality application takes time and final selection is based in part on the standard 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 aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidature;
- Read and follow the instructions carefully. The instructions are your guide to producing a comprehensive and competitive application.
- Note that 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-doctoral studies, explain in your personal essay why you want to pursue an additional Post-doctoral year. Insight needs to be provided with regards to the difference the PhD or Post-doctorate will make on your career progression and the impact it will have in your home country university department;
- Information regarding available funding from other sources (fellowships, scholarships, sponsorships…) should also be provided.
A successful application will have gone through four selection rounds, with the reviewers paying keen attention to the following criteria:
• Academic performance;
• Quality of references;
• Quality of host country university;
• Level of commitment to return to home country;
• Commitment to teaching;
• Relevance of research to home country;
• Commitment to inspiring young women into the sciences.
Final selection will be based on the standard of your application and accompanying materials;
Your application should highlight aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidature. Read and follow the instructions from the link below carefully. The instructions are your guide to producing a comprehensive and competitive application;
Application Deadline
November 30th 2011.
For more details on how to apply and the application process, Click Here to Register
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