Schlumberger Faculty for the Future for PhD and Postdoc

Schlumberger Faculty for the Future
http://www.slb.com/content/about/foundation/facultyfuture.asp
Women in science and technology Faculty for the Future is a strategic
partnership with the education sector in emerging economies to encourage
women in their pursuit of academic careers in science and technology.
Building on our worldwide network of university relationships, this program
provides funding for advanced graduate study. The long-term goal is to
support role models and improve gender balance at the faculty level so that
more young women are attracted into scientific disciplines.

Grant recipients in the Faculty for the Future program are expected to
return to their home countries to continue their academic careers.

Application process The 2007-2008 program is closed.

We received 180 applications this year—a new record—and are pleased to
announce the names of the successful candidates who join our 95-strong
community of Faculty for the Future fellows.

Names of new and renewed Faculty for the Future
fellows (http://www.slb.com/content/about/foundation/facultyfuture_fellows.asp?)
are available now.

The 2008-2009 program will open on September 1st.

Eligibility Women must meet the following criteria:

- are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral study in the physical sciences
and related technologies
- have a proven track record demonstrating commitment to teaching
- demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach to
encourage young women in to the sciences
- have a strong academic record, with teaching and research
experience.

Schlumberger Foundation Grants range from USD 25,000 to 50,000 per year and
may be renewed up to two times subject to performance, self-evaluation, and
recommendations from supervisors. The amount of the grant depends on the
costs of study and living in the chosen location.