Schlumberger Foundation Honors Nine Women Scientists with Impact Prize
The Schlumberger Foundation has awarded nine women scientists and engineers the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize for initiatives with demonstrated potential for wider impact.
Kampala, Uganda – The Schlumberger Foundation has announced the nine recipients of the 2026 Faculty for the Future Impact Prize. The award recognizes fellows who are translating their scientific and engineering expertise into initiatives with demonstrated potential for broader societal impact.
For over two decades, the Foundation's Faculty for the Future program has supported women scientists and engineers from emerging and developing economies in pursuing advanced STEM research and leadership development. This year's prize recipients highlight the program's influence extending beyond individual academic journeys.
The Impact Prize aims to accelerate the next stage of proven initiatives through funding, visibility, and connections within the wider fellowship network. The recognized initiatives span three areas: educational outreach, technology innovation, and social impact.
Selected from 156 applications across 61 countries, the nine winning initiatives showcase the breadth of what fellows are building through science and engineering. Projects focus on improving access to STEM education, research, and healthcare, as well as developing solutions for challenges in water, agriculture, and climate resilience. The prize signifies a new chapter for Faculty for the Future, strengthening its global network of fellows and their leadership in science and technology.