The Faculty of Medicine receives support from the following foundations.
Foundations – Faculty of Medicine
Adolf Rohrschneider Stiftung
The foundation promotes and supports environmental medicine research at institutions within the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Sciences in the departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Pharmacy at FAU.
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Angelika und Helmut Trunk-Stiftung
The Angelika und Helmut Trunk-Stiftung supports research projects at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg aimed at combating cancer.
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Dr. Alice Rössler-Stiftung
Dr. Artur Grün-Stiftung
The foundation supports the internationalization of FAU, particularly by awarding scholarships for study abroad, participation in summer academies, and language courses for participants from Germany and abroad.
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Dr. Ernst und Anita Bauer Stiftung
The foundation supports young, dedicated members of the next generation of medical professionals (students, doctors in internships, doctors) from the Middle Franconia region who are preparing for their careers or have already proven themselves in the field.
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At Oberlandesgericht Nürnberg (Nuremberg Higher Regional Court):
Frau Hartmann
c/o Oberlandesgericht Nürnberg
Fürther Str. 110
90429 Nürnberg
Tel. +49 911 321-2301
Email: VORZIMMER@olg-n.bayern.de
Dr. Fritz Erler-Fonds
The fund supports medical research at FAU, particularly in surgical disciplines, and awards the international academic prize for surgical medicine called the “Dr. Fritz Erler-Wissenschaftspreis für Operative Medizin”.
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Dr. med. Kurt und Margarete Groß-Stiftung
The Dr. med. Kurt und Margarete Groß-Stiftung supports early career researchers at FAU, among other things by awarding the “Dr. med. Kurt Groß Memorial Prize” for outstanding scientific work in the fields of cardiology and cardiac surgery.
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Dr. Oskar Dünisch Stiftung
The foundation provides support for exchanges for students and researchers at FAU with universities in North America and Canada. It also provides funding for the awarding of scholarships to German and international students as part of their training in X-ray diagnosis.
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Dr. Stefan Thürmer-Stiftung
Support for research and science, particularly for assisting students in the Faculty of Medicine.
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Dr. Valentin Aplas-Stiftung
The foundation supports research into eye diseases, particularly in the field of glaucoma research, and provides equipment for the Department of Ophthalmology at Uniklinikum Erlangen.
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Dr. Walter Heß-Stiftung
The foundation awards scholarships to medical students at FAU who primarily focus on gynecology.
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Dr.-Norbert-Henning-Stiftung
The Dr. Norbert Henning Stiftung supports medical research in the field of gastroenterology.
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Elfriede Dauer-Stiftung
The foundation awards scholarships to students in need at the Faculty of Medicine.
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Erika Giehrl-Stiftung
The foundation supports deserving and eligible FAU students from the city of Amberg or the district of Amberg-Sulzbach with doctoral scholarships. It also awards the annual “Karl Giehrl Prize” for an outstanding doctoral degree.
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Ernst Muck-Stiftung
The foundation supports research into eye diseases at Uniklinikum Erlangen.
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Eva Schleip-Stiftung
The foundation awards scholarships to German students who are in financial need and have had a Christian upbringing in a middle class family.
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Freibetten-Fonds
The Freibetten-Fonds supports poor patients receiving inpatient or outpatient care at FAU clinics.
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Fritz und Maria Hofmann-Stiftung
The foundation promotes research and teaching at FAU, particularly by awarding the Fritz and Maria Hofmann Prize for outstanding scientific work and by supporting research that is particularly worthy of funding.
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Gottfried and Lieselotte Naumann-Stiftung
The foundation supports ophthalmology with a particular focus on clinical-ophthalmopathological correlation and microsurgery of the eye. In addition, it awards a scientific prize in recognition of outstanding achievements in this field.
Hans-Hegemann-Stiftung
Research projects at the Faculty of Medicine, particularly stroke prevention.
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Hans-Wilhelm und Helga Schüßler-Stiftung
The foundation promotes international exchange among scientists, particularly by maintaining an international meeting center.
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Helmut-Ecker-Stiftung
The Helmut Ecker Foundation promotes research and treatment methods for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other ophthalmological diseases that threaten vision.
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Ilse und Dr. Alexander Mayer Stiftung
The foundation supports talented and ambitious students in need of financial assistance, as well as early career researchers at FAU, for example, through grants, scholarships, printing subsidies, and personnel and material costs within the scope of research projects.
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Johanna Prey-Stiftung
The foundation promotes Alzheimer’s research at FAU by awarding scholarships to students enrolled in the Master’s degree program in Gerontology and to doctoral candidates working on the early detection, prevention, and treatment of dementia.
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zuv-stiftungsverwaltung@fau.de
Johannes und Frieda Marohn-Stiftung
The foundation supports innovative research at FAU’s Faculty of Medicine, particularly in the fields of gastroenterology – especially pancreatic research – cancer treatment, and medical information processing.
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Ludwig Zimmermann-Stiftung
The foundation supports research, teaching, and patient care at the Department of Radiation Oncology at Uniklinikum Erlangen.
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Luise Prell-Stiftung
The Luise Prell Foundation promotes and supports research and teaching at FAU and awards prizes for outstanding academic theses.
Applications for funding for a scientific project at FAU must be submitted by April 9, 2026 (final deadline!) to the following address: katrin.lindner@fau.de. The maximum amount of funding awarded per project is up to 3000 euros. The meeting to decide on funding recipients will be held in late April 2026.
Marie Graf-Stiftung
The Marie Graf-Stiftung provides the property at Wasserturmstraße 6 in Erlangen, which is part of its assets, as temporary accommodation of parents from out of town while their children are being treated at the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Uniklinikum Erlangen.
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Ria Freifrau von Fritsch-Stiftung
The Ria Freifrau von Fritsch-Stiftung supports research projects for fighting cancer at FAU and awards the “Ria Freifrau von Fritsch Prize.”
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Roswitha Wucherpfennig-Stiftung
The Roswitha Wucherpfennig-Stiftung supports the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Uniklinikum Erlangen as well as parents in need while their children receive treatment.
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Schirmer-Vermächtnis-Stiftung
The foundation finances visiting professorships, particularly for researchers from regions experiencing economic hardship.
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Sofie-Wallner-Stiftung
The foundation supports research projects in the field of cancer research at FAU and awards the Sofie Wallner Prize for Cancer Research.
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STAEDTLER Foundation
The foundation supports scientific research at domestic universities and universities of applied sciences, particularly at FAU and TH Nürnberg.
The STAEDTLER Foundation supports the sub-project “Fostering innovation and knowledge”
To the website of the STAEDTLER Foundation
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Stiftung für den Lehrstuhl für Pharmazeutische Chemie (Foundation for the Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Promotion of research and teaching at the Chair of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at FAU.
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Stiftung Lehre an der Medizinischen Fakultät (Foundation for Teaching at the Faculty of Medicine)
The Stiftung Lehre an der Medizinischen Fakultät was established in 1998 through a generous donation from the Theo and Friedl Schöller Foundation. It serves to promote and improve university teaching and the training of young medical students at FAU.
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zuv-stiftungsverwaltung@fau.de
Vereinigte Stipendienstiftung für Studenten aller Fakultäten und Konfessionen
The Vereinigte Stipendienstiftung provides study grants to deserving students in financial need from all faculties at FAU irrespective of their faith.
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Wilhelm Sander-Stiftung
The foundation promotes medical research, the fight against disease, and in particular the fight against cancer by awarding financial grants to universities, other scientific institutions, hospitals, and individual scientists.