Deadline: 10 July 2015
The Bayer Foundation for science and education is inviting students and young professionals for its Jeff Schell Scholarship program.
The Scholarship is open to students or young professionals with up to two years’ work experience in:
- Agricultural sciences and agronomy
- Crop protection, seeds and green biotechnology
- Environmental sciences and agricultural sustainability.
The Bayer foundations support leading scientists, talented young researchers and innovative educational and social projects with the aim of improving the long-term entrepreneurial framework conditions for an innovation-based company like Bayer. The programs of the Bayer foundations center around dedicated people who do outstanding work in the areas of science, education and social welfare, and thus crucially advance the society.
Benefits
The scholarship can be used for special study courses, individual laboratory assignments, summer schools, research classes, internships, or Master’s or PhD theses.
Objectives of the Foundation
- Improving school education
- Promoting talented young scientists
- Honoring outstanding research achievements.
Eligibility Criteria
- Students from German-speaking countries are eligible to apply for the scholarship program.
- Foreign students interested in a study project in Germany are also eligible to apply for the scholarship program.
- Applicants should demonstrate a pioneering spirit for science and society, above-average study grades, a high level of motivation and a compelling individual project idea.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply by filling up the online application form given on the website.
For more information, please visit Jeff Schell Scholarship.
