Ways to contribute
Shape the future!

We would be happy to discuss your goals with you personally to select the right contribution options, be it a donation or an endowment, setting up a separate trust foundation, or conceptual support. Please do not hesitate to contact us.
Here are a number of current topics and projects you might find interesting:
Ruperto Carola Future Fund

The Future. Since 1386.
As we look to the future, universities will be facing increasingly greater challenges in science and teaching. As one of Europe’s leading universities, we wish to take on these challenges and maintain as well as build on our top ranking both nationally and internationally. [More...]Why commitment is important
You create the flexibility that positions us to explore the fields of the future in research and teaching. Available resources are essential for seizing on coming developments early on and driving innovation. We want to take advantage of our opportunities. You can help: Please support the Ruperto Carola Future Fund.Fund for top scientists

The best minds
Would you like to help us attract the best minds in the national and international scientific landscape to Heidelberg University and keep them here? Then please support us with a contribution to the Top Scientist Fund. [More...]Why commitment is important
As one of Europe’s strongest research universities, we are committed to the advancement of outstanding individual disciplines as well as comprehensive, interdisciplinary cooperation. This is the atmosphere that produces ideas and innovations that benefit the individual, society, the environment and nature. Your contribution gives us the ability to effectively compete for the best scientists. Because ideas and innovations need great minds.Opportunities for talent
Support students & junior researchers
Heidelberg University offers students and junior researchers a wide spectrum of subjects commensurate with their different capabilities and interests. We want to offer our students and junior researchers the best a university can offer. [More...]Why commitment is important
Young people at home and abroad thinking about or already attending university, pursuing a doctorate or dedicated to an extremely promising research project often face major obstacles when it comes to financing their living expenses or e.g. a sojourn abroad. Give our students and junior researchers the boost they need to best use their talents and change the world. Commit to the future.Scholarship programmes for students Options for supporting young researchers
Here is an overview of other contribution options at Heidelberg University as well as valuable information on "donations and endowments".