The Bayer Foundation is proud to announce its Scientific Fellowships for the academic year 2024-2025. These fellowships are designed to augment existing study programs in various scientific disciplines by providing supplementary funding for international placements and research activities. This opportunity is tailored to enrich the academic experiences of MSc, PhD, and medical students by supporting their engagement in complementary scientific studies.
Fellowship Overview:
The fellowship program encompasses three specific areas:
- Otto Bayer Fellowships for Drug Discovery Sciences: Open to students in natural science, pharmacy, and data science, focusing on pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare industries.
- Jeff Schell Fellowships for Agricultural Sciences: Targeted at students in natural science and data science with projects relevant to the Crop Science industry.
- Carl Duisberg Fellowships for Medical Sciences: For students in human and veterinary medicine, medical engineering, applied medical sciences, and public health, including data science applications in medicine.
Eligibility and Application Process:
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in a relevant MSc, PhD, or medical program.
- Bachelor students and postdoctoral researchers are generally not eligible.
- All applications must be in English and submitted through the online portal.
Evaluation and Selection:
Applications are initially screened for completeness and compliance with the criteria. An independent jury of scientists then evaluates the applications based on quality, relevance, applicant motivation, and potential impact of the fellowship.
Important Dates:
- Application Period: February 12th, 2024 – April 8th, 2024.
- Notification of Outcome: By June 24th, 2024.
- Funding Transfer: Starts from July 22nd, 2024.
- Fellowship Period: Between July 22nd, 2024, and June 30th, 2025.
Funding and Duration:
- The maximum funding for a single fellowship is €10,000.
- Fellowships can last up to six months and can be combined with other funding sources.
Additional Considerations:
- The Bayer Foundation encourages interdisciplinary and collaborative projects, especially those contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- The Foundation cannot provide administrative support for language courses, visas, housing, or travel.
Specific Requirements:
Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence in their respective fields and have clear objectives for their international placements. The fellowship can cover travel, living expenses, and exceptional project costs, but not lab consumables, equipment, or course fees.
Application Documentation:
Required documents include a project description, personal statement, letters of recommendation, host institute acceptance letter, certificates of completed studies, and transcripts.
Support for Applicants with Disabilities and Chronic Illness:
The Bayer Foundation strives for equitable access to its programs and invites applicants with disabilities or chronic illnesses to apply. These applications will be assessed on the same professional and academic criteria as others.
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