Bayer Foundation is offering an international scholarship program in scientific and medical disciplines. Scholarships are granted to students and young professionals from Germany wishing to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign students/young professionals pursuing a project in Germany.
The goal of the Bayer Scholarship Program is to support the next generation of researchers and teachers as they engage in “Science for a Better Life”.
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The candidate should have a very good command over the English language.
Application Deadline: From June 1, 2019, until July 14, 2019
- Course Level: (up to two years after graduation) a study or research project abroad or to foreign students/young professionals pursuing a project in Germany.
- Study Subject: The field of Life Sciences, Medicine, Agro Sciences, Biology and Chemistry Educators, and Apprentices.
- Award: The Fellowship Program consists of five scholarship programs that offer tailored financial support. Important requirements for the support: The project to be supported must be innovative and international. Scholarships are granted to students and young professionals (up to two years after graduation) from Germany wishing to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign students/young professionals pursuing a project in Germany.
- Nationality: German and foreign students
- Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: German and foreign students can apply for these scholarships.
- Entrance Requirements: Applicants must meet the following guidelines:
- Life Sciences: Students and young professionals in the fields of biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals and computational life sciences can apply for the Otto Bayer Scholarship.
- Medicine: Students and young professionals in the fields of human and veterinary medicine, medical science, medical engineering, public health and health economics can apply for the Carl Duisburg Scholarship
- Agro Sciences: Students and young professionals in the fields of agro sciences, agronomy, crop sciences, green biotechnology, environmental sciences, and sustainability can apply for the Jeff Schell Scholarship.
- Biology and Chemistry Educators: Student teachers in biology and chemistry (up to Master’s degree level) can apply for the Kurt Hansen Scholarship. Here, the focus is on study projects, internships, summer courses as well as supplemental courses of study.
- Apprentices: Apprentices and young professionals in non-academic professions can apply for the Hermann Strenger Scholarship. Here, foreign assignments like projects, internships, supplemental courses or on-the-job assignments in the following fields are in focus:
- Careers in healthcare
- Technical or scientific occupations
- Business administration
- English Language Requirements: The candidate should have a very good command over the English language.
Application Procedure:
How to Apply: The Bayer Science & Education Foundation supports students and young professionals that would like to study or work outside of their home country with the Bayer Foundation Fellowship Program, which consists of five scholarships.
All applicants should have a high level of commitment, dedication and an innovative project plan. Scholarships are granted to students and young professionals (up to two years after graduation) from Germany wishing to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign students/young professionals pursuing a project in Germany. The following application documents are required for the Otto Bayer Scholarship, Carl Duisberg Scholarship, Jeff Schell Scholarship and Kurt Hansen Scholarship:
- Confirmation letter from the foreign host institute/university on the planned project from September 2018 to August 2019
- A description of the project (duration of 2-12 months) with a financial plan within the timeline of September 2018 to August 2019. The project can consist of special study courses, laboratory assignments, research projects, summer classes, internships, Masters or PhD programs.
- Most recent transcripts
- Any additional documents that would enhance the application
- Job application photo (no photo of your passport, please)
For the Hermann Strenger Scholarship, applicants must submit the following:
- Confirmation letter from the foreign host institute/university on the planned project from September 2018 to August 2019
- Most recent transcripts with good to excellent grades
- A description of the project (duration of 2-12 months) with a financial plan. The project can consist of
special study courses, laboratory assignments, research projects, summer classes or internships - Job application photo (no photo of your passport, please)
