Between rounds: This call is not accepting applications right now; the funder has not published the next round's dates. The 2026 round closed 31 Aug 2026 (grants have run every year since 2018, with new topics each year); the 2027 topics and deadline are not announced yet. Check the funder page.

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Research Grants (annual topics)

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Funder

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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The 2026 round closed 31 Aug 2026 (grants have run every year since 2018, with new topics each year); the 2027 topics and deadline are not announced yet. Check the funder page.

Amount

2026 round: one grant per topic of up to EUR 100,000–250,000 a year for 2–3 years, plus up to 3 software-licence grants (topics change every year)

Region

International

Funding source

industry-funded

Last checked

30 Oct 2026

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Eligibility in plain language

Open to scientists at all career stages affiliated with any research-based institution, university or company. Stage 1 is a non-confidential application; finalists are invited to a full proposal and workshop. Winners sign a bilateral collaboration agreement with the company.

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Summary

Company-funded research grants on topics that change every year (2026 included organic synthesis and AI for bioprocess development).