Catalyzing advances in Science for a world with
Health for All, Hunger for None

Our Science & Education Programs

At Bayer Foundation, we see a future in which cutting-edge science helps break down the walls of global inequality and provides the foundation for a world with Health for All, Hunger for None. Our commitment to advancing breakthrough science includes recognizing scientific achievements through awards, offering research fellowships, hosting scientific lectures and providing educational programs. Additionally, we are dedicated to increasing equity in science by supporting capacity building and fostering careers of women scientists.

Advancing Breakthrough Science

Fellowships: Fostering interdisciplinary exchange

With fellowships & stipends Bayer Foundation provides unique opportunities for early career scientists worldwide, for teachers, apprentices & young professionals to advance their careers. With our Boundary-Breaking Science Series, we provide lectures and symposia on cutting-edge science to foster scientific exchange and network-building.

STEM Education: Enhancing STEM education

With our STEM education funding programs Science@School and Humboldt Explorers we aim to enhance modern and inclusive science classes in schools.

Science Awards: Honoring outstanding scientists

With our prestigious awards we recognize outstanding leaders for their scientific breakthrough achievements in fundamental research in the life sciences and provide unique opportunities for collaboration in science.

Capacity Building: Building scientific capacity

In collaboration with the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation we provide funding opportunities for PhD students, post-doctoral researchers from African countries and support a research hub in Nigeria to address regionally important challenges.

Gender Equity: Fostering gender equality

Despite ongoing efforts, women remain significantly under-represented in science. Bayer Foundation is committed to addressing this inequality through innovative, interdisciplinary programs that advance scientific innovation for the benefit of society.

Catalyzing advances in Science for a world withHealth for All, Hunger for None