If you are a post-graduate student with an interest in the pharmaceutical industry, the Merck Serono Innovation Cup is your chance to gain in-depth knowledge about pharmaceutical research and development, to network with top students from around the world and build a business case together with experienced professionals.

During a one week summer camp, 30 selected students will attend in-depth presentations about the pharmaceutical industry given by Merck Serono management and external experts. The participants will be divided into teams, work together to develop a business plan and present it to a grand jury, who will award the best plan with the Merck Serono Innovation Cup and a cash prize of EUR 10,000. Further information about the program and how to apply online until March 15, 2014:innovationcup.merckserono.com

Advanced students in the fields of life-science and business administration from all over the world can apply:
- Sciences: Post-graduate students on their way towards a PhD or postdocs in biology, medicine, biotech, bioinformatics, biochemistry or pharmacy.
- Business: Advanced MBA students or recent MBA graduates with an interest in the pharmaceutical business and a life science background.

The location will be at Darmstadt, Germany, from July 13 to 18, 2014.

Travel, accommodation and food expenses will be paid by Merck Serono