Fostering the next generation of scientific leaders is a key part of Merck's overall commitment to science.

It is essential for the sustainability of our business to have access to the best-trained scientific minds globally, and it is essential for the economic development and well being of the communities in which we operate.

Merck has a long history of promoting science education at the precollege, undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels, and we have provided long-term support for programs that expand training capacity in biomedical and health sciences. Our support continues today through public/private partnerships with local, regional and national organizations with a focus on evidence-based approaches to learning and rigorous evaluation. Major programs in this area include:

• The Merck Institute for Science Education
• UNCF/Merck Science Initiative
• The Alliance/Merck Ciencia (Science) Hispanic Scholars Program
• AAAS/Merck Undergraduate Science Research Program (USRP)