Schlumberger Foundation
Provides up to USD 50,000 per year for PhD candidates and up to USD 40,000 per year for postdoctoral researchers, covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, travel and conference costs. Renewable annually based on performance and reintegration commitment.
12–36 months
Annual
PhD/Doctorate, Postdoc
Provides up to USD 50,000 per year for PhD candidates and up to USD 40,000 per year for postdoctoral researchers, covering tuition, accommodation, living expenses, travel and conference costs. Renewable annually based on performance and reintegration commitment.
Open to women scientists from developing and emerging economies pursuing PhD or postdoctoral research in STEM fields. Uzbekistan is included on the Foundation's annually reviewed list of 90+ eligible countries, so Uzbekistani women researchers are fully eligible to apply. Candidates must be admitted to or enrolled at a foreign university and demonstrate a genuine commitment to applying their knowledge back home.
Developing countries
Annual
The online application system opens annually from September 1 to November 6 (illustrated by the 2026-2027 cycle).
U.S. Department of State
Full scholarship: tuition, monthly living stipend, international and domestic airfare, and J-1 Exchange Visitor health insurance. The program enables recipients to earn a Master's degree in the U.S. or conduct research under the Open Study/Research Award.
Turkish Government (YTB)
Full funding: tuition, accommodation, a monthly stipend (approximately TRY 4,500 for Bachelor's, TRY 6,500 for Master's, TRY 9,000 for PhD students), health insurance, a one-year Turkish-language course, and round-trip airfare.
Japanese Government (MEXT)
Full scholarship: a monthly stipend of ¥143,000–145,000 (varies by degree level and field), with tuition and international airfare covered by the Government of Japan. The program typically begins with research-student (kenkyusei) status before transferring into a master's or doctoral program.
UK Government (FCDO)
Full scholarship: university tuition fees, a monthly living allowance (rate varies by city), return flights to and from the UK, visa costs, and additional grants (e.g. for research). Available only for one-year master's programmes.