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Merck Group is currently accepting applications for its Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program is a global research funding initiative designed to accelerate innovation in high-impact scientific and technological fields.
The program emphasizes collaborative research, early engagement with industry experts, and the translation of novel ideas into practical solutions.
Selected projects benefit not only from financial support but also from sustained scientific interaction with Merck’s research teams.
The program offers substantial research funding with the following structure:
Up to €500,000 per year
Maximum project duration of three years
Total funding dependent on the selected focus area
Bilateral collaboration agreements between Merck and grant recipients
Funding supports research execution and collaboration rather than unrestricted institutional support.
The program is open to:
Scientists at all career stages
Researchers affiliated with universities, research-based institutions, or companies
Applicants from both academic and industrial research environments
There are no restrictions based on seniority, discipline background, or geographic location, provided institutional affiliation requirements are met.
Apply for Merck Group Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program
