Deadline: January 18, 2027
Applications are open for the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027. The Bayer Foundation offers scientific fellowships for outstanding master, PhD, and medical students to pursue international research projects, internships, and more, providing additional funding for international placements to enhance their study programs.
People studying in Germany must undertake placements in a second country and those studying outside Germany must undertake their fellowships at a German research institution. These fellowships have been established in memory of Otto Bayer, former director of research at Bayer, Jeff Schell, co-founder of Plant Genetic Systems now part of Bayer Crop Science, and Carl Duisberg, former Chairman of the Board of Management at Bayer.
Funding
- The maximum funding is €10,000 for a maximum of six months.
Eligibility
- Fellowship in Drug Discovery Sciences: For master or PhD students from all scientific disciplines including pharmacy and data science, with fundamental or applied studies with relevance to the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare (over-the-counter) industries.
- Fellowship for Agricultural Science: For master or PhD students from all scientific disciplines including data science, with fundamental or applied studies with relevance to the Crop Science industry.
- Fellowship for Medical Sciences: For all students of human & veterinary medicine, or master and PhD students in medical engineering, applied medical sciences, data science in medicine and public health.
- Fellowship for Climate & Health: For students in the fields of human or veterinary medicine, or master and PhD students in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology with relevance to the impact of climate change on health, with a focus on Women’s Health, Cardio-Renal Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Respiratory Health .
Application
To complete the application, you will need to provide the following documents in English (or accompanied by an English translation – official translation or self-translated – where applicable):
- One letter of support from your self-selected host institute
- Two recommendation letters, including at least one from a current and/or previous direct supervisor at your home institute
- A short curriculum vitae (CV)
- The certificate of your most recently completed degree program (if applicable)
- An official academic transcript for your current study program (except PhD students)
- Proof of enrollment in your current study program
- A one-minute motivation video
- An official acceptance letter or admission confirmation for a future study program (if applicable)
- If applying for caregiving support, proof of the existence of your child(ren) (e.g. birth certificate(s) or equivalent official documentation)
For more information, visit Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships.
