⚡️ International Innovation Competition in Germany for Master’s & PhD Students

The Merck Innovation Cup is an international summer competition for Master’s students, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers in the fields of life sciences, data, and technology.

About the Programme

🔵8–14 August 2026, near Frankfurt
🔵Participants from all over the world
🔵Team-based work with mentorship from Merck experts
🔵Development of a business case addressing real industry challenges

What’s Covered

🔵Flights
🔵Accommodation
🔵Meals

Prizes

🔵 €20,000 — 1st place
🔵€5,000 — 2nd place
🔵 €3,000 — 3rd place

Outstanding participants may be offered employment at Merck or given the opportunity to further develop and implement their project.

Who Can Apply

🔵Master’s and PhD students in: biology, medicine, biotechnology, bioinformatics, computer/data science, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering
🔵Postdoctoral researchers
🔵 Advanced MBA candidates or recent MBA graduates with a background in life sciences

📅 Application deadline: 31 January 2026
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