For whom?

The Schlumberger Foundation's "Faculty for the Future" program was launched in 2004 and awards fellowships to women from developing and emerging economies to pursue PhD or Post-doctoral research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at leading universities worldwide.

What does it cover?

The fellowship covers (2021 Call for Applications):

• Up to USD 40,000 per year for PhD students
• Up to USD 30,000 per year for post-doctoral researchers

Please consult this FAQ page to learn about minimum financial requirements to support yourself while in The Netherlands.

How to apply?

Candidates will need to submit their application to the Schlumberger Foundation directly. They should have applied to, have been admitted to, or be currently enrolled in a university abroad when submitting their grant application.

The Graduate School of Medical Sciences can assist with your application:

• If you are interested to locate a supervisor at the University Medical Center Groningen, contact us.
• If you have already identified a supervisor and they are willing to accept you, request that they complete the "Request Form" listed under header (1) on this webpage and return it to us.