The lectureship aspires to enlighten scientists and students at Technische Universität Darmstadt, as well as Merck KGaA employees and interested public with leading scientific research in chemistry.
Emanuel Merck maintained membership in many scientific associations and held many personal relationships with leading researchers of his era, including Justus von Liebig, Friedrich Wöhler, Max von Pettenkofer and Louis Pasteur.
The Emanuel Merck Lectureship attempts to continue this tradition of international exchange between researchers.
[2][3][4][5] The invitation includes travel and a cash prize (€30,000)[1] for speakers.
[6] List of previous awardees ( indicates Nobel Prize recipients):[7][8]