Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027 for Master, PhD, and Medical Students
Brief Description
The Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027 provide up to 10,000 € in financial support for outstanding master’s, PhD, and medical students to undertake international research placements, internships, and academic projects lasting up to six months. If you are pursuing advanced studies and seeking an international placement to complement your academic program, this scheme provides direct funding to help cover your travel and research expenses. Applications are open globally, targeting individuals working across drug discovery, agriculture, medicine, and climate health fields. If you are currently studying in Germany, your placement must take place in another country. If you are enrolled at an institution outside Germany, you must complete your fellowship at a German research institution.Name of Host Institution
Bayer FoundationRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for funding, you must meet all of the following criteria:- Currently enrolled in a master’s (MSc), doctoral (PhD), medical degree program, or an equivalent qualification such as an MBBS or Pharm D program.
- Have a strong academic record with proven high performance in your scientific or medical discipline.
- Students studying in Germany must conduct their fellowship in a second country; students studying outside Germany must conduct their placement at a host institution in Germany.
- Bachelor students, postdoctoral researchers, practicing medical doctors, and individuals who already hold a completed PhD, MD, MBBS, or Pharm D are ineligible.
- Students who will complete their thesis defense before the end of the proposed fellowship are not eligible.
- Observerships (hospitations) are strictly excluded from fellowship funding.
Eligible Fields of Study
The program funds research across four dedicated fellowship categories:- Drug Discovery Sciences: For master or PhD students in pharmacy, data science, or related scientific disciplines with fundamental or applied studies relevant to pharmaceutical and over-the-counter consumer healthcare industries.
- Agricultural Science: For master or PhD students in agricultural disciplines, including data science, conducting studies relevant to the crop science industry.
- Medical Sciences: For human and veterinary medicine students, or master and PhD students in medical engineering, applied medical sciences, public health, and data science in medicine.
- Climate & Health: For human or veterinary medicine students, or master and PhD students in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology focusing on climate change health impacts, specifically targeting Women’s Health, Cardio-Renal Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases, or Respiratory Health.
Funding and Duration
- Maximum standard grant of 10,000 € per recipient.
- Supports international research placements and activities lasting up to six months.
- Exceptional costs and caregiving expenses can be requested separately with detailed justification.
- Bayer Foundation Fellowships can be combined alongside other funding sources or external scholarships.
Required Application Materials
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents:- One official letter of support from your self-selected host institute.
- Two formal letters of recommendation.
- A short curriculum vitae (CV).
- The certificate of your most recently completed degree program (in English or with an English translation).
- An official academic transcript for your current study program (not required for PhD students), in English or with an English translation.
- Valid proof of enrollment in your current degree program.
- A one-minute motivation video.
- An official letter of acceptance or admission confirmation for a future study program (if applicable).
Deadline
January 18, 2027
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