Honoring India’s Scientific Trailblazers – Merck Young Scientist Award 2025 Opens for Nominations
India’s Next-Gen Scientists: Are You Ready to Shine?
Merck Life Science has officially announced the Merck Young Scientist Award 2025, a prestigious national-level recognition celebrating the brightest scientific minds in India’s life sciences ecosystem. Now in its dynamic fourth season, the award honors young postdoctoral researchers and mid-career scientists who are changing lives through their bold research in biological and chemical sciences.
🌟 A Celebration of Curiosity, Innovation & Impact
The Merck Young Scientist Award isn’t just a trophy—it’s a celebration of scientific vision, determination, and the power of research to solve society’s biggest challenges. Open to scientists with less than 10 years of post-PhD research experience, the award offers both recognition and generous monetary prizes for outstanding work in academia and research institutes across India.
🔍 Who Can Apply?
- Indian nationals
- Affiliated with a research institute
- Less than 10 years of research experience post-PhD
🧪 Award Categories
Researchers can apply under one of two disciplines:
- Biological Sciences
- Chemical Sciences
(Interdisciplinary life sciences researchers are encouraged to apply under the closest matching category.)
And compete in one of two experience brackets:
- Emerging Talent: ≤5 years post-PhD
- Scientific Excellence: >5 to ≤10 years post-PhD
🏆 Awards & Prizes
Winners
- Emerging Talent: ₹2,50,000
- Scientific Excellence: ₹3,50,000
Runners-up
- Emerging Talent: ₹1,00,000
- Scientific Excellence: ₹1,25,000
A total of 16 exceptional researchers will be awarded in 2025.
📬 Key Dates
- Applications Open: July 1, 2025
- Deadline: August 15, 2025
🌐 Apply Now
Website: mpoweringlifescience.com/mysa
Whether you’re an early-career researcher blazing trails in cell biology or a chemical scientist redefining therapeutic strategies—this is your moment to be recognized. Let your research speak, your impact shine, and your story inspire.
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