Every research idea has the potential to make a difference, and we are proud to help bring your ideas to life.
The Young Scientist Research Grant celebrates the creativity and determination of emerging researchers. After a rigorous review process, five exceptional MSc and PhD students working in cancer research, microbiome/microbiology and sustainability research have been selected as our grant recipients.
Congratulations to the awardees! We can’t wait to see how their research unfolds and and what impact it makes. And if this has sparked your interest, stay tuned– more grant opportunities are coming in the future.
The QIAGEN Young Scientist Research Grant will allow me to design custom gene expression panels for in vitro fish research, accelerating progressing in the cultivated fish for food field!
Michael Saad Tufts University, USA Young Scientist Research Grant 2025 Recipient
I am very happy and excited about this recognition from QIAGEN. Their contribution will be crucial for the upcoming publication of my work on research studies involving the digital PCR method. I sincerely thank QIAGEN and my supervisor Prof. Piergiorgio Stevanato.
Paolo Salvucci Università degli Studi di Padova, Italy Young Scientist Research Grant 2025 Recipient
Thank you QIAGEN for supporting my cancer research. This grant is a valuable step toward advancing molecular insights and improving patients outcome.
Nunzia Santini University of Naples Federico II, Italy Young Scientist Research Grant 2025 Recipient
I am incredibly honoured to receive the QIAGEN Young Scientist Research Grant. This support will significantly advance my research, and I am grateful to QIAGEN for their commitment to empowering early-career scientists.
Chiara Bonaldo University of Bristol, United Kingdom Young Scientist Research Grant 2025 Recipient
I am excited to explore new ideas for my research on bacterial indicators for marine TNT pollution – approaches I might not have attempted without the grant.
Wyona Schütte Flanders Marine Institute, Belgium Young Scientist Research Grant 2025 Recipient
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