Funding for Women Graduates
Sources of Funding for Women Graduates
National Academic Awards from the British Federation of Women Graduates
Description: To promote women's opportunities in education and public life and to work for conditions in which women can combine careers and domestic responsibilities.
Eligibility: Female research students in their final year of study for a PhD degree. N.B.: MPhil students would need to be upgraded to a PhD by the deadline date.
How to apply: Write to BFWG, 4 Mandeville Courtyard, 142 Battersea Park Road, London, SW11 4NB and request a leaflet for Academic Awards to Women for Graduate Research and enclose a C5 stamped self addressed envelope. Click here to visit the website
International Federation of University Women
The International Federation of University Women lists a number of other Women Graduates' organisations throughout the world who offer funding for postgraduate research in a range of fields. These are divided as International Awards and National Awards. Website: www.ifuw.org
Other related resources:
Australian Federation of University Women Website - some of their awards (PDF 66K)
American Association of University Women Website - some of their awards (PDF 246K)
Other Women Graduates' Associations (PDF 1042K)
Schlumberger Foundation Faculty of the Future PhD/Post-doc Scholarships
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, engineering, or related disciplines such as infectious diseases or public health to pursue advanced graduate study at top universities in their disciplines abroad. Grants provided by the Schlumberger Foundation are in the range of 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.
Eligibility:
Grant recipients are expected to return to their home countries at the end of their studies to continue their academic careers. As teachers, they will contribute to the ultimate vision of the program which is the attracting of more talented women into science and engineering careers.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- be a citizen of a developing or emerging country
- be preparing for PhD or post-doctoral study in the physical sciences or related disciplines
- have a proven track record of teaching experience
- can demonstrate active participation in faculty life and outreach work to encourage young women into the sciences
- hold an excellent academic record
How to apply:
Applications are only accepted through the online system. To apply, please go to www.fftf.slb.com and register for an account. You will then receive your personal login details by e-mail to access the online application.
Submission process instructions on how to apply can be found on the Schlumberger Foundation Website: www.slb.com/content/about/foundation/facultyfuture.asp
