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AFRIKA KOMMT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG AFRICAN PROFESSIONALS (FULLY FUNDED TO GERMANY)

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Application Deadline: March 22, 2026.

LOCATION: Germany

AFRIKA KOMMT! is a programme for young, extraordinary African professionals who wish to expand the horizons of their skills, knowledge, and experience and are not afraid to step out of their comfort zone to do so! They strive to facilitate young leaders to drive economic and social development of their countries by promoting sustainable cooperation with German industry.

ELIGIBILITY:

The initiative is now open for all countries in Africa

Through a one-year fellowship, AFRIKA KOMMT! equips young professionals with the skills, exposure, and inspiration they need to become the next generation of African leaders. The programme is structured in three different phases.

The programme entails selection of top-tier professionals from all African countries—including North Africa—and facilitating a one-year personal and professional transformational journey in Germany. This encompasses German language lessons, international management trainings, study tours, and peaks in an 8-month practical training at the host company.

After completion of eight program intakes, the impact is evident: 203 alumni of the programme are transferring their knowledge and experience to their home countries. They are leading projects, businesses, and change initiatives through German-African cooperation. In addition, more than half of the young experts continue to work for their partner companies in Africa or Germany. They are driving diversity and innovation within the companies, creating new products, opening new offices in Africa, growing existing markets, and boosting the local, African, and global network.

The Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier supports AFRIKA KOMMT! and acknowledges the initiative through a reception of the young leaders. The programme also receives active support from the German Federal Foreign Office and the German embassies in Africa. The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is commissioned by the companies to organize and implement the programme.

BENEFIT:

Fully funded

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BAYER FOUNDATION SCIENTIFIC FELLOWSHIPS FOR MASTER, PHD, AND MEDICAL STUDENTS 

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Application Deadline: April 15, 2026.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Bayer Foundation offers scientific fellowships for outstanding master’s, PhD, and medical students to pursue international research projects, internships, and more, providing additional funding for international placements to enhance their study programs.
In line with their commitment to gender equality in science, they strongly encourage applications from women, individuals from low- & middle-income countries, parents with caring responsibilities for children, and individuals working within Germany with German as a second language.

ELIGIBILITY:

Fellowship in Drug Discovery Sciences: For master’s or PhD students from all scientific disciplines, including pharmacy and data science, with fundamental or applied studies with relevance to the pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare (over-the-counter) industries.

Fellowship for Agricultural Science: For master’s or PhD students from all scientific disciplines, including data science, with fundamental or applied studies with relevance to the Crop Science industry.

Fellowship for Medical Sciences: For all students of human & veterinary medicine, or master’s and PhD students in medical engineering, applied medical sciences, data science in medicine, and public health.

These fellowships have been established in memory of Otto Bayer, former director of research at Bayer; Jeff Schell, co-founder of Plant Genetic Systems, now part of Bayer Crop Science; and Carl Duisberg, former Chairman of the Board of Management at Bayer.

New! Fellowship for Climate & Health: For students in the fields of human or veterinary medicine, or master’s and PhD students in natural sciences, pharmacy, public health, or epidemiology with relevance to the impact of climate change on health, with a focus on:

The health of women and other vulnerable populations  

Cardio-Renal Health  

Neglected Tropical Diseases  

Respiratory Health 

The fellowship can be used for research projects, internships, and more. People studying in Germany must undertake placements in a second country, and those studying outside Germany must undertake their fellowships at a German research institution. For more detailed information, please see the guidelines and frequently asked questions on the program website.

Application phase: February 18 – April 15, 2026. Applications can only be made through their digital portal below (click the button). 

Please contact them with any questions at: bayer.fellowship@bayer.com.

BENEFIT:

Applicants are eligible for up to €10,000 in funding and can undertake fellowships for up to six months.

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