Named funds

The assets of the Leiden University Fund have a number of specific uses, the so-called Named Funds. The donor determines the name and objective - a specific purpose - of the fund. Substantial donations can then be earmarked for these specific purposes.

The reasons for setting up a named fund can be very diverse: to commemorate a loved-one, as a way to live on in science or to support a field of science that is dear to one's heart. Donors also choose very specific purposes such as research into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), international human rights and congenital heart defects.

You may be considering setting up a named fund yourself or making a contribution to an existing fund. If you would like more information to help you with your decision, please feel free to contact Eliane Cohen via e.c.cohen@luf.leidenuniv.nl.

For researchers, PhD candidates and students

Looking for a grant? Then take a look at our application page. In the overview below you can read more about the background of our many special named funds, but some of these have already been fully spent on their objective. During the application procedure we will assess what is possible for your specific project proposal.