Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027 for Master, PhD, and Medical Students

November 14, 2026

Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027 for International Research

Brief Description

The Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowships 2027 offer up to €10,000 in financial support for master, PhD, and medical students seeking international research placements. Established in memory of scientific and industry leaders Otto Bayer, Jeff Schell, and Carl Duisberg, these awards fund short-term stays, internships, and project work designed to enhance your study program. If you study in Germany, your placement must take place at an institution in another country; if you are currently studying outside Germany, you must conduct your research at a German research institution. You can pursue projects across four core tracks: drug discovery, agricultural science, medical sciences, and climate and health.

Name of Host Institution

Bayer Foundation (in partnership with host research institutions in Germany or abroad).

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Drug Discovery Sciences: Master or PhD students in pharmacy, data science, or related scientific disciplines with research relevant to the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industries.
Agricultural Science: Master or PhD students in data science and natural sciences pursuing fundamental or applied studies for the crop science industry.
Medical Sciences: Students of human or veterinary medicine, as well as master and PhD candidates in medical engineering, applied medical sciences, data science in medicine, or public health.
Climate & Health: Medical students, or master and PhD candidates in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology focusing on climate impacts on health (prioritizing Women’s Health, Cardio-Renal Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases, or Respiratory Health).
Geographic Mobility: Applicants enrolled outside Germany must complete their fellowship at a German institution, whereas students enrolled in Germany must undertake their placement abroad.

Funding and Duration

Fellowships provide a maximum funding amount of €10,000 to cover research placements lasting up to six months.

Required Documents

Letter of Support: One letter of support from your self-selected host institute.
Recommendation Letters: Two letters of recommendation, including at least one from a current or previous direct supervisor at your home institute.
Academic Records: Official academic transcript for your current program (except PhD students), proof of current enrollment, and your most recent degree certificate (if applicable).
Curriculum Vitae: A concise CV outlining your scientific background.
Motivation Video: A one-minute video explaining your project and motivation.
Supplementary Items: Future study program acceptance letter (if applicable) and official birth certificates or documentation for children if applying for caregiving support.

Deadline

January 18, 2027

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Q: How much funding does the Bayer Foundation Scientific Fellowship 2027 provide?

Successful applicants receive up to €10,000 to support an international research project or placement lasting up to six months.

Q: Where must international applicants conduct their research?

Students currently studying outside Germany must complete their fellowship at a German research institution. Students already studying in Germany must place at an institution in a second country.

Q: What video requirement is included in the application?