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Are you a master’s, PhD, or medical student seeking an international research experience to complement your studies? The Bayer Foundation Fellowships 2025 provides an opportunity for students in natural sciences, medical sciences, and agricultural sciences to undertake research placements in different countries, fostering cross-border scientific exchange.
Opportunity Details
The Bayer Foundation Fellowships aim to support outstanding students by funding research stays that enhance their academic pursuits. The program is structured to enable students enrolled in German universities to conduct placements abroad, while those enrolled in universities outside Germany must undertake placements within Germany. The fellowships cover up to €10,000 for research stays lasting up to six months, supporting innovative and interdisciplinary projects that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
These fellowships are designed for highly motivated students with scientifically ambitious mindsets and a strong understanding of their field’s impact on industry and society. Whether you are in drug discovery, agricultural sciences, or medical sciences, this program can help you gain hands-on experience in a global research environment, access state-of-the-art facilities, and collaborate with leading experts in your field
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.
Who can apply?
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.
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.
Fellowship for Climate & Health
For all students in the fields of human or veterinary medicine, natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology with relevance to the impact of climate change on health, with a focus on:
Before you begin applying, please read the complete application guidelines and FAQs here. Familiarize yourself with the application form (see preview here) and collect all relevant documentation and content prior to starting your application.
Application phase: February 14 - April 11, 2025.
Click on the link to the application website to get started.
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