Deadline: July 18, 2018
The Bayer Fellowship Program 2018 is now open for applications. The Bayer Science & Education Foundation supports students and young professionals in scientific and medical disciplines that would like to study or work outside of their home country. Its goal is to support the next generation of researchers and teachers as they engage in “Science for a Better Life”.
Supporting the pioneers of tomorrow – that is the goal of the Bayer scholarship programs. They support young international talents and their special studies or projects in the life sciences and medicine.
The Fellowship Program consists of five scholarship programs that offer tailored financial support. Important requirements for the support: The project to be supported must be innovative and international. Scholarships are granted to students and young professionals (up to two years after graduation) from Germany wishing to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign students/young professionals pursuing a project in Germany.
Scholarships
The Bayer Science & Education Foundation supports students and young professionals that would like to study or work outside of their home country with the Bayer Foundation Fellowship Program, which consists of five scholarships.
- Otto Bayer Scholarship. Students and young professionals in the fields of biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals and computational life sciences can apply for the Otto Bayer Scholarship.
- Carl Duisberg Scholarship. Students and young professionals in the fields of human and veterinary medicine, medical science, medical engineering, public health and health economics can apply for the Carl Duisberg Scholarship.
- Jeff Schell Scholarship. Students and young professionals in the fields of agro sciences, digital farming, agronomy, crop sciences, green biotechnology, environmental sciences and sustainability can apply for the Jeff Schell Scholarship.
- Kurt Hansen Scholarship. Student teachers in biology and chemistry (up to Master’s degree level) can apply for the Kurt Hansen Scholarship. Here, the focus is on study projects, internships, summer courses as well as supplemental courses of study.
- Hermann Strenger Scholarship. Apprentices and young professionals in non-academic professions can apply for the Hermann Strenger Scholarship. Here, foreign assignments like projects, internships, supplemental courses or on-the-job assignments in the following fields are in focus:
- Careers in healthcare
- Technical or scientific occupations
- Business administration
Eligibility
- All applicants should have a high level of commitment, dedication and an innovative project plan.
- Scholarships are granted to students and young professionals (up to two years after graduation) from Germany wishing to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign students/young professionals pursuing a project in Germany.
Application
The following application documents are required for the Otto Bayer Scholarship, Carl Duisberg Scholarship, Jeff Schell Scholarship and Kurt Hansen Scholarship:
- Confirmation letter from the foreign host institute/university on the planned project from September 2018 to August 2019
- A description of the project (duration of 2-12 months) with financial plan within the timeline of September 2018 to August 2019. The project can consist of special study courses, laboratory assignments, research projects, summer classes, internships, Master’s or PhD programs.
- Most recent transcripts
- Any additional documents that would enhance the application
- Job application photo (no photo of your passport, please)
For the Hermann Strenger Scholarship, applicants must submit the following:
- Confirmation letter from the foreign host institute/university on the planned project from September 2018 to August 2019
- Most recent transcripts with good to excellent grades
- A description of the project (duration of 2-12 months) with financial plan. The project can consist of
special study courses, laboratory assignments, research projects, summer classes or internships - Job application photo (no photo of your passport, please)
For more information, visit Bayer Fellowship Program.
