• 1st Winner : IDR 50,000,000*

• 2nd Winner : IDR 30,000,000*

• 3rd Winner : IDR 20,000,000*
* Prizes included cash + Merck product voucher

In recognition of contributions of
Indonesian young scientist in
innovative research in life science
area, Merck Indonesia initiated
Merck Young Scientist Award
for research, particularly the ones
that help people to have a better
Be recognized for your innovative quality of life, increase awareness
of Indonesia’s life science research
research in life science area with
and discoveries as the solution to
the Merck Young Scientist Award life challenges, and promote life
science research in Indonesia.

We call for Indonesian young

ITHE NEXT
AGINE
ALWAYS CURIOUS

scientists to join by participating in

350 YEARS
Celebrating 350 Years of Merck
the Merck Young Scientist Award
competition. The future of life
science begins with you.

PT Merck Chemicals and Life Sciences

Jl.TB Simatupang No.8 Jakarta 13760
 Eligibility Submission Guidelines
• The Young Scientist, not more than 40 years old by 31 October 2018 • All submissions must be written in English
• Indonesian citizen • Limit one (1) application per person
• Student (S1/S2/ongoing S3) from universities, researcher from • Format of submission:
private and state research institutions, and hospitals 1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Reference letter from the university/institution
3. Research Summary
Research Criteria 1. Research Tittle
2. Year of Research
3. Abstract
• Research fields: 4. Name of Researchers involved (Individual-level research
1. Biotechnology or team-level research (if team-level, main researcher
should be mentioned first))
2. Biochemistry
5. Background
3. Drug Discovery & Pharmacy 6. Research Methodology
4. Environment 7. Result & Discussion
5. Food Science 8. Publication and Name of Publisher (if applicable)
6. Medicine • Research Summary Writing Guidelines
7. Microbiology 1. Research Summary is submitted in word document (.doc)
2. Research Summary is written in proper English
• The research should be conducted in Indonesia only, during the study in: 3. The body of the Research Summary is structured with
-undergraduate (S1) subparts objective, Methods, Results, and Discussion
-master (S2) 4. The word count is 600 words or less, with font: Verdana,
size 11, and 1.5 line-spacing
-ongoing doctoral (S3)
5. A4 paper, standard margins
• Must be wet-laboratory-based within life science field. Any other field, e.g.
behavioral or social research will not be eligible The Semifinalists & Finalists Selection
• Research should be still ongoing
• The research has not won any other competition in or outside Indonesia
• The semifinalists will be announced in the middle of October 2018
• The semifinalists will be selected and invited to showcase their posters
How to Apply during the awarding session
• The finalists will present their research on the Award Day,
and the presentation is maximum 10 minutes long.
• The submission must be filled and completed online on the following link:

http://bit.ly/merck-ysa2018 Prizes
• The submission period: 4 September 2018 – 17 October 2018

The Award Winner will receive:

Contact for additional information
• 1st Winner : IDR 50,000,000*
• 2nd Winner : IDR 30,000,000*
yulianti@merckgroup.com
• 3rd Winner : IDR 20,000,000* Scan me
* Prizes included cash + Merck product voucher
to apply
021-28565832