Applications Invited for Bayer Foundation 2025 Fellowships Program

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About the Organization

Bayer Foundation, as Bayer’s corporate foundation, generates impact by supporting breakthroughs in science and social innovations that advance societal progress worldwide.

• The Foundation’s mission is to support scientists and social innovators in making the world better and fairer, following its vision of catalyzing advances in science and social innovation for a world with health for all and hunger for none.
• Fundamental research and cutting-edge advances in science are the foundation for societal progress, enabling long-lasting change and improving lives.
• Ensuring that scientific and innovative breakthroughs meet the needs of a global population and gain broad social acceptance is crucial for meaningful progress.

It is Bayer Foundation’s mission to identify and support people who can shape a better and fairer tomorrow and enable them to unlock their full potential.

Bayer Foundation supports aspiring scientists, social entrepreneurs and impact organizations who work towards breakthrough innovations at the intersection of health, food security and environment.

About the Fellowship  

We are excited to announce that the application phase for our 2025 Fellowships Program is now open. We offer Fellowships for master's, PhD, and medical students, as well as for apprentices, early career professionals, student teachers, and educators. Don’t miss this opportunity to apply and join our community of fellows. We look forward to receiving your application!

Scientific Fellowships for Master, PhD, and Medical Students:

We offer scientific fellowships for outstanding master, PhD, and medical students to pursue international research projects, internships, and more, providing additional funding for international placements to enhance their study programs.

In line with our commitment to gender equality in science, we strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from low- & middle-income countries, parents with caring responsibilities for children, and individuals working within Germany with German as a second language. 

What can I apply for:

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.

Fellowship for STEM Student Teachers & Teachers:

This fellowship is designed for teachers that will shape the perspectives of future generations and provides funding for teachers e.g. for internships, research projects and trainings.

Applicants are eligible for up to 10,000€ in funding and can undertake fellowships for up to twelve months.

The fellowship can be used for internships, research projects in STEM education, trainings, summer schools, research courses etc. related to STEM education in Germany or abroad.

This fellowship is only available to applicants currently working or studying in Germany!

• Trainee teachers or students of pedagogy (Bachelor, Master, PhD, Staatsexamen) with a focus on STEM subjects
• Newly qualified teachers (< 3 years) with a primary focus on STEM subjects
• Grundschule or Förderschule teachers seeking to enhance their capacity and knowledge regarding STEM education.

Fellowship for Apprentices & Early Career Professionals:

We aim to bring diverse perspectives to science by offering opportunities to talented early career individuals without an academic background. This fellowship can fund internships, research projects, personal development, and support for young parents pursuing further training.

This fellowship is for apprentices, dual students or early career professionals without a university degree and less than five years of employment. Applicants must pursue their current apprenticeship or profession in a German-speaking country (Germany, Austria or Switzerland).

We particularly encourage applications from parents with children and people with German as a second language. Time taken for parental leave or other exceptional circumstances does not contribute to the five-year period.

Applicants are eligible for up to 10,000€ in funding and can undertake fellowships for up to twelve months.

The fellowship can be used for internships, research projects, personal development (including language courses), as well as to support parents undertaking further training in Germany and abroad.

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.

New! 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:

• The health of women and other vulnerable populations 
• Cardio-Renal Health 
• Neglected Tropical Diseases 
• Respiratory Health

How to Apply

Application phase: February 14 - April 11, 2025. Applications can only be made through our digital portal below.

Please contact us with any questions at: bayer.fellowship@bayer.com.

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