DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service https://www.daad.de/deutschland/en/
GCRI – German Centre for Research & Innovation http://www.germaninnovation.org/resources/undergraduates
Amgen – Amgen Scholars Europe Programme http://www.amgenscholars.com/europe-program
Target group: Students
Funding period: about two months
Deadline: once a year
Brief description: Undergraduate students must be enrolled in colleges or universities in Europe* (* eligible students must attend colleges or universities in countries that are participating in the Bologna Process. Click here to see a full list of participating countries); and Undergraduate students who have not completed their bachelors or first degree (or its equivalent) prior to participating in the Programme. Europe Programme applicants must also have: 1. A strong record of academic performance; and 2. an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. Amgen scholars can join programs for residence at ETH Zürich, Pasteur Paris, Karolinska, LMU, Cambridge and enroll in courses, summer schools etc.
Bayer Foundation – Otto Bayer Scholarship in Life Sciences http://www.bayer-foundations.com/en/international-fellowship.aspx
Target group: Students and young professionals (up to two years after graduation)
Funding period: 2-12 months
Deadline: once a year
Brief description: Students and young professionals in the fields of biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals and computational life sciences. Applicants from Germany to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign applicants pursuing a project in Germany. The project can consist of special study courses, laboratory assignments, research projects, summer classes, internships, Masters or PhD programs.
Bayer Foundation – Carl Duisberg Scholarship in Medicine http://www.bayer-foundations.com/en/international-fellowship.aspx
Target group: Students and young professionals (up to two years after graduation)
Funding period: 2-12 months
Deadline: once a year
Brief description: Students and young professionals in the fields of human and veterinary medicine, medical science, medical engineering, public health and health economics. Applicants from Germany to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign applicants pursuing a project in Germany. The project can consist of special study courses, laboratory assignments, research projects, summer classes, internships, Masters or PhD programs.
Bayer Foundation – Talents for Africa program http://www.bayer-foundations.com/en/international-fellowship.aspx
Target group: Students and young professionals from Germany or from Africa (up to two years after graduation)
Funding period: 2-12 months
Deadline: once a year
Brief description: Students and young professionals in the fields of biology, molecular biology, bioengineering, bioinformatics, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals and computational life sciences, human and veterinary medicine, medical science, medical engineering, public health and health economics, agro sciences, digital farming, agronomy, crop sciences, green biotechnology, environmental sciences and sustainability. Applicants from Germany to realize a study or research project abroad or to foreign applicants pursuing a project in Germany. Brief research stay in Africa or for applicants from Africa to research or complete an internship in Germany. The project can consist of special study courses, laboratory assignments, research projects, summer classes, internships, Masters or PhD programs.
DAAD – student fellowships http://www.daad.de
Target group: students
Funding period: various
Deadline: various
Brief description: Internships in commercial enterprises, research and higher education institutes to go abroad, to travel to specified countries, or to study in Germany (similar to BAföG), Deutschlandstipendium.
Evonik Foundation – Evonik Scholarship https://www.evonik-stiftung.de/en/subsidized-projects/science/evonik-scholarships/
Target group: Bachelor, Master, PhD students, and Postdocs
Funding period: see below
Deadline: once a year
Brief description: Bachelors and masters theses: six months, 250–600 euros/month. In addition, applications can be submitted for funding of the purchase of research literature and attendance of scientific congresses.
Doctoral program: two years (option to extend), 1,400 euros/month. In addition, applications can be submitted for funding of the purchase of research literature and attendance of scientific congresses.
Postdoctoral studies: one years funding is decided on a case-by-case basis. In addition, applications can be submitted for funding of the purchase of research literature and attendance of scientific congresses.
Yearly changing funding topics, focus on chemistry. To finalize Bachelor, Master, PhD and Postdoc projects
