Schlumberger Foundation Awards Over 100 Grants to Women in STEM
Schlumberger Foundation Awards Over 100 Grants to Women in STEM
Schlumberger Foundation Awards Over 100 Grants to Women in STEM
The Schlumberger Foundation has awarded 143 grants to women pursuing advanced studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at leading institutions worldwide. Ten women from Ghana are among the recipients selected for the 2025-2026 fellowship.
Addressing Global Challenges
The research projects aim to address pressing local and global challenges, including: Renewable Electricity Storage: Developing innovative solutions for sustainable energy storage.
Deforestation: Exploring ways to mitigate the impact of deforestation on the environment. Sustainable Construction: Investigating sustainable building practices and materials. Low-Cost Animal Surgery: Developing affordable surgical solutions for animal healthcare. Robotics in Medicine and Agriculture: Applying robotics to improve medical and agricultural practices.
Faculty for the Future Program
The grants are part of the Schlumberger Foundation’s flagship Faculty for the Future program, which provides fellowships to women pursuing PhD and postdoctoral STEM research at renowned academic institutions. The program aims to empower women to become STEM leaders, driving economic, social, and technological advancement in their regions.
Empowering Women in STEM
According to Capella Festa, President of the Schlumberger Foundation, “The Faculty for the Future program is not just about providing financial support; it’s about transforming lives.” The program has awarded over 950 fellowships to women from 95 countries since 2004, fostering a global network of female scholars and pioneers committed to creating innovative solutions for sustainable impact.
Building a Brighter Future
By supporting women in STEM, the Schlumberger Foundation is helping to address the disparity in gender representation in these fields. In Ghana, women made up only 26% of PhD graduates in 2018, highlighting the need for initiatives that promote greater gender equality in higher education and STEM fields.
