The Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships were created to support 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. In line with our commitment to gender equality in science, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from low- & middle-income countries, parents with caring responsibilities for children, and individuals working within Germany with German as a second language.
Scholarship Details
- Provides funding of up to €10,000
- Supports international research placements lasting up to six months
- Funding may be used for research projects, internships, and other qualifying academic opportunities
- Offers four fellowship categories: Drug Discovery Sciences, Agricultural Science, Medical Sciences, and Climate & Health
- Applications are especially encouraged from women, individuals from low- and middle-income countries, parents with childcare responsibilities, and individuals working in Germany who speak German as a second language
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an eligible master's, PhD, or medical student pursuing an international academic or research placement
- Drug Discovery Sciences Fellowship: Open to master's and PhD students from scientific disciplines, including pharmacy and data science, whose research is relevant to pharmaceutical or consumer healthcare industries
- Agricultural Science Fellowship: Open to master's and PhD students from scientific disciplines, including data science, whose research is relevant to the crop science industry
- Medical Sciences Fellowship: Open to students of human or veterinary medicine and master's or PhD students in medical engineering, applied medical sciences, medical data science, or public health
- Climate and Health Fellowship: Open to students of human or veterinary medicine and master's or PhD students in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology whose work addresses the impact of climate change on health
- Climate and Health applicants should focus on areas such as women's health and vulnerable populations, cardio-renal health, neglected tropical diseases, or respiratory health
- Must undertake an eligible international placement that meets the program's geographic requirements
Application Process
Before you begin applying, please read the complete application guidelines and FAQs. Familiarize yourself with the application form and collect all relevant documentation and content prior to starting your application.
- Review the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowship application guidelines and frequently asked questions to confirm eligibility
- Select the fellowship category that best aligns with your academic discipline and proposed research or internship
- Identify an appropriate international research institution or placement that meets the program's requirements
- Review the application form and gather the required documentation and information before beginning your application
- Complete the online fellowship application when the application period opens on November 10th
- Submit all required materials by the deadline specified in the official application guidelines
The fellowship can be used for research projects, internships and more. 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. For more detailed information please see our guidelines and frequently asked questions.
