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Science Fellowships 2026

50 Early-Career Scientists Awarded Fellowships to Shape the Future of Science
50 Early-Career Scientists Awarded Fellowships to Shape the Future of Science

50 Early-Career Scientists Awarded Fellowships to Shape the Future of Science

We believe that scientific collaboration across borders is key to addressing global challenges. Through our Science Fellowships Program, we support the next generation of researchers and STEM educators by enabling international exchange, advancing scientific excellence, and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration. For 2026, we are supporting 50 Fellows who have been selected from 388 applications.

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Building a Local Research Hub for Infectious Diseases Where It Is Needed Most
Building a Local Research Hub for Infectious Diseases Where It Is Needed Most

Building a Local Research Hub for Infectious Diseases Where It Is Needed Most

Infectious disease outbreaks and climate-related health threats are placing increasing pressure on health systems across West Africa. To strengthen local scientific capacity and improve preparedness, we joined forces with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and established the Bayer-Humboldt Research Hub – Center for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases (HRH-CERID). 

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Women Entrepreneurs Award 2026

Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award: 15 Women Are Transforming Health and Food Systems Worldwide
Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award: 15 Women Are Transforming Health and Food Systems Worldwide

Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award: 15 Women Are Transforming Health and Food Systems Worldwide

The Bayer Foundation Women Entrepreneurs Award, powered by the Impact Hub Network, honours 15 women from Latin America, Africa, and Asia addressing critical challenges in global healthcare and food security.

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Buurtzorg China
Buurtzorg China

From pilot to policy: Scaling an elderly homecare project to a government-led model in China

After a year of piloting our collaboration project “Integrated Care for Elderly” together with Buurtzorg China and Guangxi NewLife has been successfully concluded and is now transitioning into a government‑led care model in China. In May 2026, a conference held in Nanning, Guangxi marked this milestone, bringing together policymakers, experts, and practitioners to discuss the high‑quality development of the elderly care sector under the shared mission of delivering “better care at lower cost”.

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