Call for applications: Merck Group Innovation Cup for young Students Worldwide (€20,000 prize)

The company headquarters serves as a meeting place for the brightest students from all over the world. Here, they have the opportunity to learn from professionals, expand their network, develop business plans, and compete for the prestigious 20,000 EUR Innovation Cup.

By participating in the Merck Group Innovation Cup for young Students Worldwide, you will have the chance to connect with top students from various countries, collaborate in teams to create innovative solutions for unmet medical needs, and receive guidance from experienced experts to build a solid business case. The Merck Group offers a total prize pool of €20,000 for the winning team, with €5,000 for the runner-up and €3,000 for third place. Additionally, outstanding participants may even receive permanent employment offers. Furthermore, the best business plans will be considered for implementation.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for this program, you must be a postgraduate student in the life sciences, pursuing a PhD in fields such as biology, medicine, biotech, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, or related disciplines.
• Postdoctoral students, advanced MBA students, or recent MBA graduates with a background in life sciences and an interest in the pharmaceutical industry are also encouraged to apply.
• However, healthcare professionals are not eligible to participate.

Benefits

• As a participant, you will have your travel, accommodation, and food expenses covered by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
• The winning team will be awarded the Innovation Cup and a shared prize of €20,000. The runner-up will receive a shared prize of €5,000, while the third-place team will be awarded €3,000.
• Furthermore, the potential to implement the best business plans will be evaluated.

Process

• The Innovation Cup operates through a week-long summer camp, where selected applicants come together to work in a highly stimulating environment.
• As part of a team, you will focus on generating new ideas in areas such as oncology, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, small molecules drug discovery, protein engineering, and screening, as well as digitalization.
• You will then evaluate these ideas from both technical and business perspectives, ultimately constructing a compelling business plan.
• Connect with the most brilliant students worldwide and expand your network!
• Discover the secrets of successful product development and market launch.
• Explore the opportunities at Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and uncover exciting career paths.
• For details visit the official site of the Merck Group Innovation Cup 2024. Deadline: 31. January 2024.