Partial funding · Study in Germany
Bayer Foundation Fellowships
Up to €10,000 for a placement of up to six months
- Funder
- Bayer Foundation
- Level
- Postgraduate · Doctoral
- Coverage
- Partial
About this scholarship
The Bayer Foundation funds short international research placements for master's, doctoral and medical students in drug discovery, agricultural science, medicine, and climate and health.
Students based outside Germany carry out the placement at a German research institution, which makes it a route into the German research system rather than a full degree scholarship.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications typically open early in the year and close in the spring
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Master's, PhD or medical student in a supported field
- Students outside Germany undertake the placement at a German institution
- Students in Germany must undertake the placement in a second country
- Placement of up to six months, funded to a maximum of €10,000
- Applications from women and from low- and middle-income countries are actively encouraged
How to apply
- Identify a host institution and supervisor for the placement
- Check the current year's fellowship categories and eligibility
- Prepare a research plan with a clear timeline and budget
- Submit through the foundation's online portal before the spring deadline
- Confirm how the funding interacts with any other stipend you hold
Studying in Germany
Low or no tuition at public universities, engineering excellence and an 18-month job-seeker visa. Post-study work: Up to 18 months.
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Bayer Foundation Fellowships: your questions, answered
What does the Bayer Foundation Fellowships cover?
Up to €10,000 for a placement of up to six months. The Bayer Foundation funds short international research placements for master's, doctoral and medical students in drug discovery, agricultural science, medicine, and climate and health.
Who is eligible for the Bayer Foundation Fellowships?
Core requirements are: Master's, PhD or medical student in a supported field; Students outside Germany undertake the placement at a German institution; Students in Germany must undertake the placement in a second country; Placement of up to six months, funded to a maximum of €10,000; Applications from women and from low- and middle-income countries are actively encouraged. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the Bayer Foundation Fellowships deadline?
Applications typically open early in the year and close in the spring. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.