Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027 for Master, PhD, and Medical Students
Brief Description
Applications are officially open for the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027, designed to support outstanding master, PhD, and medical students undertaking international research projects, internships, and specialized study placements. Established in memory of Otto Bayer, Jeff Schell, and Carl Duisberg, these fellowships provide essential financial support to help you enhance your degree program through international research experience. If you are currently studying in Germany, your fellowship placement must take place in another country. If you are enrolled at an institution outside Germany, you must complete your research project at a German research institution. Funding covers up to €10,000 for placements lasting up to six months across multiple scientific disciplines, including Bayer scientific fellowships in drug discovery, agriculture, medicine, and climate health.Name of Host Institution
Bayer FoundationRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for funding, you must meet the specific discipline requirements set out for one of the four fellowship categories:- Drug Discovery Sciences Fellowship: Open to master or PhD students in any scientific discipline, including pharmacy and data science, conducting fundamental or applied research relevant to the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare (over-the-counter) industries.
- Agricultural Science Fellowship: Open to master or PhD students in any scientific discipline, including data science, with research relevant to the crop science industry.
- Medical Sciences Fellowship: Open to human and veterinary medicine students, as well as master and PhD students specializing in medical engineering, applied medical sciences, data science in medicine, or public health.
- Climate & Health Fellowship: Open to human or veterinary medicine students, or master and PhD students in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology whose research focuses on climate change impacts on health, specifically targeting Women’s Health, Cardio-Renal Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases, or Respiratory Health.
Funding Amount and Duration
The fellowship offers financial support of up to €10,000 to cover expenses during your international placement, with a maximum tenure of six months.Required Application Documents
All application materials must be submitted in English or accompanied by an English translation (official or self-translated). You will need to prepare:- One letter of support from your self-selected host institute.
- Two recommendation letters, including at least one from a current or previous direct supervisor at your home institution.
- A short curriculum vitae (CV).
- The certificate of your most recently completed degree program, where applicable.
- An official academic transcript for your current study program (not required for PhD students).
- Proof of active 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.
- Proof of child(ren)’s existence (such as birth certificates or equivalent documentation) if applying for caregiving support.
Deadline
Applications close on January 18, 2027.
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