A new round of offshore study funding

• Support for ambitious students of the natural sciences, engineering and medicine, and for students training to become science teachers.

• Promotion of international exchange of scientific knowledge.

• Applications possible on-line until 31st July, 2009.

Ambitious students can now once again apply for a scholarship from the Bayer Science & Education Foundation for special study projects abroad.

The areas of study supported comprise biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, chemistry and chemical engineering, medicine, pharmacy, physics and teacher training for scientific subjects.

The Bayer foundation makes EUR 150,000 (NZ$407,000) available for this scholarship programme every year. The support is open both to students in Germany planning a study-linked project abroad and to foreign students who are planning a similar venture in Germany.

The deadline for applications is 31st July, 2009. Application forms and information are available on-line at www.bayer-foundations.com