Application Deadline: January 18, 2027.
Applications are now open for the 2027 Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships. The Bayer Foundation offer scientific fellowships for outstanding master’s, PhD, and medical students to pursue international research projects, internships, and more, providing additional funding for international placements to enhance their study programs.
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 .
Requirements
- Applicants are eligible for up to 10.000 € funding and can undertake fellowships for up to six months.
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an MSc, PhD, medical degree program, or equivalent program.
- Students currently enrolled in an MBBS or Pharm D program are eligible to apply and may be funded.
- Bachelor students, postdoctoral researchers, medical doctors, and holders of a completed MBBS or Pharm D are not eligible. Students who will have completed their doctoral studies (defense of thesis) before the end of the proposed fellowship are also not eligible. This means: If you are already holding a PhD or MD you are not eligible to apply.
- Observerships (hospitations) are not eligible for funding and are excluded from support under this fellowship.
- Applicants must have a strong academic record, with very good to excellent performance in a scientific discipline or in medical studies.
Funding and fellowship duration
- The maximum funding for a fellowship is 10,000€.
- Exceptional costs and caregiving costs may be requested separately and must be justified.
- Bayer Foundation Fellowships may be combined with other funding sources or fellowships.
- Funding may be used for activities lasting up to six months.
Application Document
One official letter of support from your self-selected host institute
- Two letters of recommendation
- A short curriculum vitae (CV)
- The certificate of your most recently completed degree program (if applicable), in
English or accompanied by an English translation - An official academic transcript for your current study program (except PhD
students), in English or accompanied by an English translation - 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)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships
