Worldwide Merck Group Innovation Cup 2024 for Students
Top students from around the globe convene at the company headquarters to glean insights from professionals, build connections, formulate business plans, and vie for the 20,000 EUR Innovation Cup through the Worldwide Merck Group Innovation Cup 2024 for Students.
Participating in the Innovation Cup allows you to connect with high-achieving students globally, collaborate in teams to generate innovative solutions for unmet medical needs, and construct a business case with guidance from seasoned professionals. The Merck Group is presenting collective prizes, including €20,000 for the winning team, €5,000 for the runner-up, and €3,000 for third place. Exceptional participants may receive offers for permanent employment. Additionally, the potential implementation of the most outstanding business plans adds an extra layer of interest to the competition.
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Requirements for the Worldwide Merck Group Innovation Cup 2024 for Students:
- Applications are from postgraduate students in the life sciences working towards a PhD in biology, medicine, biotech, bioinformatics, computer science, data science, biochemistry, chemistry, pharmacy, engineering, or related fields.
- Postdoctoral students are also welcome to apply, as are advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical business and a background in life sciences.
- This program is not open to healthcare professionals.
Benefits of the Worldwide Merck Group Innovation Cup 2024 for Students:
- Your travel, accommodation, and food expenses are paid for by Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany.
- The winning team is awarded the Innovation Cup and a shared prize of €20,000! The runner-up receives a shared prize of €5,000 with €3,000 for third place. In the following, options to implement the best business plans will be evaluated.
How it Works for the Worldwide Merck Group Innovation Cup 2024 for Students:
As participants in the Innovation Cup, chosen applicants come together for a week-long summer camp, collaborating in a deeply engaging and stimulating environment.
- Work as part of a team to generate new ideas in the fields: of oncology, immuno-oncology, autoimmunity, small molecules drug discovery, protein engineering and screening, and digitalization.
- Evaluate your ideas from a technical and business perspective and build a convincing business plan
- Learn the essentials about R&D within the pharmaceutical industry
- Network with the brightest students from all over the world
- Understand how products can be successfully discovered, developed, and brought to market
- Get to know Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, and learn about career options
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Application Deadline: January 31, 2024.
For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.