Schlumberger Foundation Scholarship for Women

Provider:

Schlumberger

Handler:

Schlumberger Foundation

Study Level:

Doctorate

Deadline:

September 10^th to November 9^th 2012

Summary:

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 and related disciplines at top universities for their disciplines abroad.

Launched by the Schlumberger Foundation in 2004, the Faculty for the Future community now stands at 257 women from 62 countries, and grows steadily each year.

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.

Field of Study:

Engineering, Physical Sciences, etc

Nations Covered:

Developing countries

Type of Scholarship:

Full scholarship

Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for this fellowship applicants must meet the following criteria:

 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*;

- are preparing for a PhD, or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering and related disciplines; 

- are enrolled, admitted 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 course the final degree must be awarded by the University abroad (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 into 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 specific expertise to address public policy matters.

Website:

How to apply:
Applications are only accepted through the on-line system www.fftf.slb.com

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