This new call of the Schlumberger Foundation, which will be open for on-line submission of proposals from 12 September to 30 November 2011, specifically invites applications from women scientists in developing countries. If you 1) plan to pursue a PhD degree or Post-doc research in the physical sciences, 2) have applied to, or are currently enrolled in, a university abroad, and 3) wish to return to your home country to continue your academic career upon completion of your studies, then this is for you! Funding is in the range of US$ 25,000-50,000 per year. We believe that because of the call’s emphasis on development issues and the need for the proposed research to be relevant to the applicant’s home country, projects involving under-utilised crops should be perfectly eligible.