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.
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.
For master or PhD students from all scientific disciplines including data science, with fundamental or applied studies with relevance to the Crop Science industry.
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.
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 Women’s Health, Cardio-Renal Health , Neglected Tropical Diseases, Respiratory Health .
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. For more detailed information please see our guidelines and frequently asked questions (link below).
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.
Before you begin applying, please read the complete application guidelines and FAQs here. Familiarize yourself with the application form (see preview here) and collect all relevant documentation and content prior to starting your application.
The next application phase will start on November 10, 2026 and will end on January 18, 2027.
The Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting presents an unmatched opportunity for early career scientists from around the world to interact directly with Nobel laureates. Participants, both students & laureates, can learn from each other, share knowledge and insight across scientific disciplines, different cultures, and across generations.
Early career scientists studying or performing research. For more detailed information please see guidelines and selection criteria on the Lindau Nobel Foundation Website here.
Each year, we support 20 early career researchers from around the world to attend the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting as Bayer Foundation-Lindau Fellows. In addition, we host a unique evening of scientific exchange between our fellows and leading industry personalities.
The application process is managed by Lindau Nobel Foundation and is independent of Bayer Foundation. Find out more here.