Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2026 (Up to €10,000 for Master’s, PhD & Medical Students)

Applications are now open for the 2026 Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships, offering grants of up to €10,000 to outstanding Master’s, PhD, and medical students for international research placements, internships, and scientific projects.

The fellowships support academic excellence and international mobility, enabling students to enhance their research experience through placements abroad.

In line with Bayer Foundation’s commitment to diversity and gender equality in science, applications are strongly encouraged from:

• Women in STEM
• Individuals from low- and middle-income countries
• Parents with childcare responsibilities
• Individuals working in Germany with German as a second language

Available Fellowships

1️⃣ Fellowship in Drug Discovery Sciences

For Master’s and PhD students across scientific disciplines, including:

• Pharmacy
• Data Science
• Biomedical Sciences
• Related applied or fundamental research

Projects should be relevant to the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industries.

2️⃣ Fellowship for Agricultural Science

For Master’s and PhD students (including data science) conducting research related to:

• Crop Science
• Agricultural innovation
• Sustainable farming
• Applied agricultural technologies

3️⃣ Fellowship for Medical Sciences

For:

• Students of human or veterinary medicine
• Master’s and PhD students in:
  • Medical engineering
  • Applied medical sciences
  • Data science in medicine
  • Public health

4️⃣ NEW: Fellowship for Climate & Health

For students in:

• Human or veterinary medicine
• Natural sciences
• Pharmacy
• Public health
• Epidemiology

Research must focus on the health impacts of climate change, including:

• Women’s health and vulnerable populations
• Cardio-renal health
• Neglected tropical diseases
• Respiratory health

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Fellowship Benefits

• Funding of up to €10,000
• Fellowship duration of up to six months
• Support for:
  • International research projects
  • Scientific internships
  • Academic placements

Mobility Requirement

• Students studying in Germany must complete placements abroad.
• Students studying outside Germany must complete their fellowship at a German research institution.

Legacy of the Fellowship

The Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships are established in memory of:

• Otto Bayer
• Jeff Schell
• Carl Duisberg

These fellowships reflect Bayer’s long-standing commitment to scientific excellence and global research collaboration.

Why Apply?

This fellowship offers:

• Substantial international research funding
• Cross-border academic exposure
• Career-enhancing global collaboration
• Access to a prestigious scientific network

For students aiming to strengthen their academic profile through international research experience, this is a highly competitive and valuable opportunity.

Application Deadline

April 15, 2026

Apply for the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships