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UvA Fonds

Stichting Amsterdams Universiteitsfonds

Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Grant-making foundation
Profile last updated: August 24, 2026

About

UvA Fonds is a grant-making foundation based in Amsterdam, Netherlands working on education, science & research, children & youth +6 more.

The UvA Fonds, legally Stichting Amsterdams Universiteitsfonds, is the independent support foundation of the University of Amsterdam. It manages endowments and donor-funded sub-funds and awards grants, scholarships and project subsidies for student projects, research, education, academic heritage and student life. Funding is available to UvA students, staff, researchers and PhD candidates, including refugee students. The foundation also manages Funds in Name for donors, supports endowed chairs, and runs initiatives such as the UvA Queer Fonds and the Startstipendium. It is based in Amsterdam and holds ANBI status and CBF Erkend Goed Doel recognition.

Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Organisation type

Grant-making foundation

Legal form

Stichting

Legal name

Stichting Amsterdams Universiteitsfonds

Charity number

8072.09.259

Registration

33303635

Focus areas

university fundscholarshipsresearch fundingstudent supportendowmentlegaciesalumni giving

Languages

NLEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

EducationScience & ResearchChildren & YouthHealthEnvironment & ClimateRefugees & MigrationLGBTQ+Arts & CultureHeritage

Works for

StudentsYouthRefugees & MigrantsLGBTQ+ people

How they work

Grant-making

Programmes

Fonds Studie zonder Grenzen

Refugees & Migration

Financial support enabling students who fled conflict, such as from Ukraine, to study at the University of Amsterdam.

UvA Queer Fonds

LGBTQ+

Fund supporting research, education and community initiatives for the queer community at the University of Amsterdam.

Startstipendium

Science & Research

Grant helping recently graduated PhD researchers launch their own research or education projects.

Jan van Luxemburg Programma

Education

Programme organising activities around reading and reading aloud, and recognising people who spread a love of reading.

Funding & support

Annual budget

over €1.5m (2020)

Funded by

Individual donationsLegaciesCorporate partnerships

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingLegacy givingCorporate partnership

Trust

Tax-deductible donationsCBF Erkend Goed Doel

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Graduate Ventures, Lutfia Rabbani Foundation, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

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