Powering balance

As a connected network of talented women scientists from the world’s developing and emerging economies, our Faculty for the Future Fellows are a balancing force in meeting global sustainability goals.

Our Mission

Schlumberger Foundation is an independent non-profit organization with a long-standing commitment to support education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Encouraging gender parity in science

Empowering and energizing women and girls by creating the conditions that enable full access to and participation in a STEM curriculum.

Connecting agents of change

Supporting the development of highly successful scientists and robust leaders able to act as change agents in their countries.

Creating a more sustainable future

Developing practical solutions to the most pressing sustainable development problems of our age across a diverse range of categories.

Achieving sustainability through closer proximity

Our 915 Fellows come from 93 countries across most of the world’s continents – representing the places likely to be affected first by the effects of an imbalanced planet. Their unique combination of lived experience and scientific rigour has a positive impact on the livelihoods, health and education of their local communities, regions and countries.

Discover a distributed power source

As a connected network of talented women scientists from the world’s developing and emerging economies, Faculty for the Future Fellows are a balancing force in meeting global sustainability goals.

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Search by area of research, UN sustainable development goal or location to find out more about the amazing work.

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Become a Fellow

Fellowships are awarded based upon an applicant’s academic ability, leadership potential and engagement in STEM outreach activities in underserved communities in their countries of origin.

Our Fellows have achieved academic excellence throughout their studies, often despite considerable cultural, geopolitical, environmental, or economic challenges.

Eligibility

What does it take to become one of our Fellows? Explore the criteria required to qualify as an applicant.

Application Process

Discover the individual steps involved from initial submission to final selection.

Ready to supercharge the network?

Would your academic institution benefit from hosting one of our Faculty for the Future Fellows?

Your university should be able to demonstrate a reputation for academic excellence in STEM fields and be recognized for its contributions to research and innovation.

Evidence of a supportive and inclusive environment for women and international Fellows is also key to becoming a successful host.

What's in your way?

Lack of role models, limited resources and even self-doubt has long prevented women achieving their full potential. Our Fellows are changing that.

Looking forward

We recognize that full access to and participation in a STEM curriculum is essential for the empowerment of women and girls.

Latest updates

Discover the latest news and announcements
from the Schlumberger Foundation and our
amazing network of Fellows.

16/05/2025
An afternoon to remember: African Science Academy welcomes Faculty for the Future Fellows

An afternoon to remember: African Science Academy welcomes Faculty for the Future Fellows

Tema, Ghana – African Science Academy – 7th April 2025Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe! At the African Science Academy (ASA) in Tema, Ghana, a single afternoon became a potential turning point in the journey of 50 brilliant young women. The occasion? A hands-on showcase of science, mathematics, and engineering brought […]
09/04/2025
Schlumberger Foundation Celebrates Women in STEM with 2025 Faculty for the Future Grant Awards

Schlumberger Foundation Celebrates Women in STEM with 2025 Faculty for the Future Grant Awards

The Schlumberger Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of its 2025-2026 Faculty for the Future grant awards. This year, 143 incredible women from developing and emerging economies have been awarded grants to pursue advanced studies in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects at leading academic institutions across the globe. Among these, 56 are […]
04/04/2025
Elevating Researchers Through Public Visibility – Highlights from our ‘Brand Lab’ in Paris

Elevating Researchers Through Public Visibility – Highlights from our ‘Brand Lab’ in Paris

On the 27th and 28th of March 2025, a dynamic collaboration unfolded in Paris as the Mawazo Institute joined forces with the Schlumberger Foundation for an inspiring “Brand Lab” workshop. The workshop, attended by Faculty For the Future Fellows based in France, Belgium, Italy and Switzerland, aimed to tackle the underexplored subject of public visibility […]