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Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program is a grant from Merck Group that funds STEM education research. The grant provides up to €500,000 per year in funding for successful research proposals. The programme opens annually with deadlines for the present funding year set for 31 August 2026.
Eligible applicants include scientists in all career stages affiliated with any research-based institution, university, or company. Awards provide €100,000 - €500,000 per year for up to three years. The application deadline is 2026-08-31.
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Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program - Apply Now Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program – Apply Now The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program supports researchers, scientists and research institutions worldwide across multiple scientific and technological fields. The grant provides up to €500,000 per year in funding for successful research proposals.
The programme opens annually with deadlines for the present funding year set for 31 August 2026. Successful projects may be funded for up to three years. Tell Your Story.
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Get Your Nonprofit Featured About The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant The Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program is an initiative supported by the Merck group, a global science and technology company active in healthcare, life sciences and electronics. The grant programme aims to support research projects that address future-oriented scientific and technological challenges.
The initiative provides funding of between 100,000 EUR and 500. 000 EUR for selected project topics. The first project topic, “In-vitro models & assays to identify novel therapies for neuroinflammatory disease,” is supported with up to 250,000 EUR and has a duration of 2 years.
The second and third topics: Artificial intelligence in cell culture media and process development, and Innovative Approaches to Economical Remediation of Contaminated High Volume Materials are supported with up to 150,000 EUR with a duration of 3 and 2 years, respectively. The last topic: Condensate-Based High-Sensitivity Cell-Free Screening Assays for the modulation of PPIs has a funding of 100,000 for up to 3 years.
The awards aim to foster innovation and deepen partnerships between Merck scientists and external research teams. Typical grant amount: 100,000 EUR – 500. 000 EUR Maximum award: 500.
000 EUR Project duration supported: 1-3 years Who Can Apply for the Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Eligible organisation types: Academic research institutions Registration requirements: Applicants must register through the official online application platform to submit their proposals. For the first stage, applicants must not include confidential documents or details.
Geographic eligibility: Globally Sector or thematic focus: Scientific and technological research Microphysiological systems Visit the official application website to review the research guidelines. Submit a project proposal for the initial stage and include non-confidential details by the deadline of 31 August 2025. The grant team evaluates submissions and notifies shortlisted applicants.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit full, confidential proposals and participate in collaborative workshops with Merck scientists. The grant team will notify the applicants of the final selection and award notification. Detailed research proposals Proof of institutional affiliation or research institute Evidence of prior work or research track records Application deadline: August 31, 2026, at 23.
59 Central European Summer Time Notification timeline: October 2026 The grant programme is competitive, with awards based on scientific merit and alignment with thematic priorities. AI-enabled research tools Sustainable technologies. Projects not aligned with defined research priorities.
Applicants without the necessary affiliation. Official Source of the Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Official Application Page: https://www. merckgroup.
com/en/research/open-innovation/research-grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Scientists in all career stages affiliated with any research-based institution, university, or company. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows €100,000 - €500,000 per year for up to three years. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Merck Stimulating Innovative Research Grant Program is funded by Merck Group. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.