Call for Proposal: Merck 2026

Stimulating innovative research

Since 2018, we have been offering research grants to encourage innovation in key areas that will shape the future. Grants of up to 500,000 € per year for up to 3 years have been made available. In 2026, grants are available in the areas further specified below.

• In-vitro models and assays to identify novel therapies for neuroinflammatory diseases – one grant of up to 250,000 EUR per year for up to 2 years.
• Artificial intelligence in cell culture media and process development – one grant of up to 150,000 EUR per year for up to 3 years.
• Innovative approaches to economical remediation of contaminated high volume materials – one grant of up to 150,000 EUR per year for up to 2 years.
• Condensate-based high-sensitivity cell-free screening assays for the modulation of protein-protein interactions  – one grant of up to 100,000 EUR per year for up to 3 years.
• Advancing molecule synthesis and discovery – up to 3 grants each comprising a 1-year full Synthia® Retrosynthesis Software license, training, and extensive interaction with our scientists.

Submission deadline for the 2026 Research Grants is 31 August 2026
For Further Information: https://www.merckgroup.com/en/research/open-innovation/research-grants.html