Posted on August 31, 2009	print  e-mail
Deadline: November 30, 2009

Call for Applications for the Schlumberger Foundation 2010 Faculty for the Future Fellowships

The Schlumberger Foundation, a philanthropic program of oilfield services provider Schlumberger, is accepting applications for the 2010 Faculty for the Future fellowships. Fellowships will be awarded to women from developing and emerging economies who are preparing for Ph.D. or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences, engineering, and 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 their scientific talents and 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 $25,000 to $50,000 each 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 study and living in the chosen location.

Candidates should be enrolled or applying to their selected graduate schools when submitting their Faculty for the Future grant request. Candidates must have a proven track record of teaching experience, demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach to encourage young women into the sciences, and hold an excellent academic record.

Complete program information and sample application are available at the Schlumberger Web site. The online 2010 application form will be available at the site on October 5, 2009.

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Primary Subject: Women
Geographic Funding Area: National

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