How to apply:

Applications are only accepted through the on-line system

When to apply for the 2026-2027 Faculty for the Future new Fellowships:

The on-line system will be receiving NEW APPLICATIONS from early September 2025 for a two month period.

General tips to help you:

• Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria and the application deadline;
• Plan ahead! Producing a qood quality application takes time and final selection is based in part on the standard of your application and accompanying materials;
• Have a clear strategy. Make sure all parts of your application form an integrated whole. Your application should highlight aspects about you and your career that will give the reviewer a focused yet well-rounded view of your candidature;
• Read and follow the instructions carefully. The instructions are your guide to producing a comprehensive and competitive application;
• Information regarding available funding from other sources (fellowships, scholarships, sponsorships…) should also be provided.

A successful application will have gone through four selection rounds, with the reviewers paying particular attention to the following criteria:

• Academic performance;
• Quality of references;
• Quality of host country university;
• Level of commitment to return to home country;
• Commitment to teaching, STEM entrepreneurship or policy making;
• Relevance of research to home country;
• Commitment to inspiring girls and women into STEM.