Eligibility

You are eligible if:

• You are a female and are a citizen of a developing country or emerging economy economy where women are underrepresented in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. You are not eligible to apply if you hold secondary citizenship from a developed country. (N.B. If you have been awarded a Faculty for the Future grant and after the award you obtain citizenship of a developed country, the grant will be discontinued as of the date of such additional citizenship);
• You are preparing for PhD or postdoctoral studies in STEM. The Faculty for the Future program does not fund Master level studies;
• You are currently enrolled, have been admitted to or have applied to a host university/research institute abroad (applications are no longer accepted where a candidate has not yet applied to a university). If you are applying for a sandwich PhD the final degree must be awarded by the Host University abroad (i.e., but not solely from the home country university);
• Hold an excellent academic record;
• Are willing to go back to your home country or region upon completion of your studies to contribute to its socio-economic development;
• Have a proven record of teaching experience in your home country and can demonstrate your commitment to going back home to:
  • an academic or research position in a STEM faculty;
  • and/or to using your knowledge to become a STEM entrepreneur to help resolve regional challenges in your local community/region;
  • and/or to demonstrating leadership by contributing to the public sector using your scientific skills to help provide evidence-based support for STEM policy making, including topics of gender representation;
• Can demonstrate leadership skills, active community outreach and have a track record in encouraging girls and women into STEM.