Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:
Merck will conduct from June 18-23 2017, the 7th Merck Biopharma Innovation Cup Summer Camp, an initiative offering a chance for advanced students in life sciences, data sciences and business administration programs to attend a one week training program at Merck. This initiative is designed to support the professional development of post-graduate students interested in the pharmaceutical industry and also delivers new innovative approaches covering unmet medical need.
The summer camp is completely free for accepted participants; travel, accommodation and food are paid by Merck!
The Innovation Cup brings together a promising new generation of talent in a meeting of the generations with senior Merck managers and researchers and accomplished Merck retirees. A video showing an overview of the event and statements from previous participants can be viewed here:
http://innovationcup.merckgroup.com
Post-graduate students in the life sciences field on their way towards a PhD in biology, medicine, biotechnology, chemistry, bioinformatics, biochemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related fields are invited to apply. In addition, advanced students in data sciences/informatics as well as MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical business and a background in life sciences are eligible. Postdocs can apply, too!
Participants have the chance to win with their team the Biopharma Innovation Cup award – EUR 20,000 for the most convincing project plan worked out during the summer camp plus EUR 5,000 for the runner-up.
Applications are accepted from November 1st, 2016 to January 31st, 2017 at http://innovationcup.merckgroup.com.
Please make this unique opportunity known to students at your institution and encourage them to apply for the summer camp!!!
Enclosed here you also find poster and flyer files announcing the event. Please let me know if you are also interested to get hard copies. We will ship them to you immediately.
We are looking forward very much to receiving applications and to welcoming students from your institution. Thank you very much for your support.
Mit freundlichen Grüßen/Best regards
Uli Betz
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Dr. Ulrich Betz
Executive Director │Department Head Innovation & Entrepreneurship Incubator
Biopharma