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Interview

‘Merck Young Scientist Award 2023’ to recognise

young scientists in India

erck, a leading science and of scientifi c exploration and celebrate
technology company, head- their exceptional achievements. This
Mquartered in Darmstadt (Ger- award seeks individuals with inquisi-
many), has announced its third edition of tive minds, fuelled by a passion to
the ‘Merck Young Scientist Award 2023’ create a positive impact on millions of
to recognise young scientists in India. people throughout India.

This prestigious award tradition- Over the years, this award has not
ally acknowledges young scientists only celebrated the accomplishments
from academia, who are making a dif- of these young minds, but also helped
ference in the lives of millions across of scientists by providing recognition them showcase their inner potential
India, through their cutting-edge and support for their exemplary contri- and cutting-edge work they have
research in life sciences. butions to the scientifi c community done, which includes green chemistry,
and society as a whole. It also helps renewable/alternative energy, sustain-
In this interview, Mr. Dhananjay to inspire other young scientists to able materials, and manufacturing.
Singh, Head of Science and Lab Solu- pursue careers in science and to raise
tions, Merck, and Dr. Anurag Agrawal, awareness of the importance of scien- How is the process of selection
Dean of BioSciences and Health Re- tifi c research. carried out?
search, Trivedi School of Biosciences,
Ashoka University, speak on the rele- Can you comment on the history Mr. Dhananjay Singh: The selec-
vance and impacts of these awards. of the award and the impact that it tion process is a rigorous and impartial
has had on young researchers? evaluation. The award is open to
Mr. Singh has more than 25 years scientists who are less than 10 years
of experience in the Life Sciences in- Dr. Anurag Agrawal: The award post-PhD and are working in India.
dustry, and Dr. Agrawal is one of the has a rich history of recognizing
jury members for this year. the remarkable accomplishments of The selection process consists of
young researchers in India’s scientifi c the following steps:
Excerpts from the interview: landscape. As a platform, it aims to ac-
knowledge the endeavours of emerg-  Applicants submit their research
What is the main purpose of the ing talent who are pushing the frontiers proposals online.
award that Merck is awarding?

Mr. Dhananjay Singh: The main
purpose of the Merck Young Scien-
tist Award is to recognize and hon-
our the outstanding contributions and
achievements of young scientists in
India. This prestigious award serves
as a platform to celebrate the ground-
breaking work and accomplishments
of curious young scientists in various
scientifi c disciplines, including bio-
logical sciences, chemical sciences, and
sustainability research. In essence,
the award is a means of empowering
and encouraging the next generation Mr. Dhananjay Singh Dr. Anurag Agrawal

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