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Every donation to Vrije Universiteit Brussel is an investment in knowledge, innovation, and equal opportunities. Thanks to your support, we can conduct groundbreaking research, support students who are struggling financially and launch projects that help our society move forward. Together, we make a difference—for today and for future generations.

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A financial contribution to VUB (through a donation for a fund or project) is beneficial not just from a social perspective, but from a tax perspective too. Private individuals receive a tax certificate for a financial contribution over €40. Companies and organizations are entitled to a tax deduction or a deductible item as a business expense.

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Caroline Pauwels Relief Fund for students

What about students who are having a tough time? Sometimes talent, commitment, and dedication are not enough to earn a degree. To continue providing equal educational opportunities, Deputy Rector Caroline Pauwels established an emergency fund for students. Together, we contribute to a resilient and inclusive society.

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VUB-UZB Paul De Knop Fund for immunotherapy

Prof. Dr. Bart Neyns and his research team are achieving remarkable success in the fight against cancer with their experimental immunotherapy. But although cancer survival rates are higher today than in the past, more fundamental and clinical research is still needed.

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Yamina Krossa Fund

Prof. Dr. Damya Laoui and her team (VUB-VIB) are investigating a cancer vaccine against metastasis. By injecting dendritic cells, which are part of the human immune system, they aim to slow the growth of tumours. Additional resources are needed for clinical trials.

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Casman & Michielsens Fund

The Master of Laws in the Notary Profession at VUB is one of the largest notary programmes in Flanders. However, the programme is under pressure due to cutbacks in Flemish government funding. To preserve the existence of this respected and necessary course of education, your support is vital. 

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Fund for natural sciences in society

This fund supports the Solvay Science project, the STEM Support Centre Brussels and the Physics and Astronomy Department at VUB. The goal? Awakening enthusiasm in young people from secondary education about these studies.

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Andrée and Franz Bingen Fund

To offer equal opportunities to students with financial difficulties from Vesalius College, the annual Honours Essay Prize (worth 500 euros) and the semi-annual Senior Scholarship Award (worth 1,200 euros) are available to senior undergraduate students.

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Fund for research on quality care to the end of life

For over 25 years, the research group Zorg rond het Levenseinde, led by professors Luc Deliëns (VUB) and Freddy Mortier (UGent), has been conducting research into a more dignified end of life for everyone. With this fund, the research group raises financial resources to further support the accessibility of euthanasia and the timely deployment of end-of-life and palliative care services. This fund helps assure that the quality of life can be effectively improved to the end. 

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VUB Scientific Support Fund

Support avant-garde multidisciplinary scientific studies and let research be truly free. Your contribution gives financial latitude to independent thinkers. And that leads to creative, innovative solutions that benefit society as a whole. This fund aims to raise 25,000 euros annually for scientific awards and the organisation of seminars.

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Luc Bucquoye Fund

Every year, the Faculty of Languages and Humanities awards the Luc Bucquoye prize or the VUB literature prize. It goes to an author of Dutch-language work that demonstrates reasonable individuality. The fund also strives to promote the humanities within multidisciplinary scientific research.

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Fund for research on the values of socio-economic order

This fund aims to finance Prof. Koen Byttebier's research on the values of socio-economic order over 5 years.

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AVN Fund

The AVN Fund supports a 4-year doctoral fellowship in the research area of nuclear safety and radiation protection. The fund finances 1 doctoral scholarship every 4 years. The current doctoral dissertation is on H-SURF and will conclude in 2022.

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VUB Duchenne Fund for gene therapy

Through the VUB Duchenne Fund, the university is investing in the promising gene therapy research led by Prof. Dr. Thierry VandenDriessche and Prof. Dr. Marinee Chuah as a cure for the muscle disease, which affects 1 in 3,500 boys worldwide. 

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VUB Hugo Thienpont Fund for STEAM

The fund aims to promote STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics & Medicine) activities and initiatives of primarily its VUB research group B-PHOT Brussels Photonics in Flanders in order to provide future generations with as many opportunities as possible to develop scientifically and technologically at the service of society.

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VUB Children's University

What if students from Brussels primary schools discover the physical sciences thanks to doctoral students from VUB? That is exactly what VUB does with the VUB Children’s University. Give disadvantaged students from Brussels schools the opportunity to use their talents.

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Research on resistance

The VUB wants to help answer the growing social demand to revive the memory of the Belgian resistance against the Nazi occupiers.

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FabLab

Young designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs need room to experiment. VUB lets students build prototypes in its FabLab and shares insight, knowledge, and experience alongside tools. 

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VUB Orchestra

The VUB Orchestra is a full symphonic orchestra that welcomes family members, youth and sympathizers in addition to students, former students and staff of the university. Your support is needed for their survival.

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Research into pancreatic cancer

A VUB research team discovered a new cell in the pancreas that offers opportunities for immunotherapy.

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Research on Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that often develops after injuries such as a bone fracture or contusion and usually occurs in the limbs. Neurostimulation can provide relief for patients.

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Anatomical Research Training and Education (ARTE)

At VUB, the Anatomical Research Training and Education (ARTE) department plays a key role in the high-level training of medical professionals and in supporting innovative clinical and anatomical research. Thanks to targeted investments, ARTE can further strengthen this crucial contribution to education and science.

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Brussels Institute for Advanced Studies (BrIAS)

Located in the heart of Europe, BrIAS, a project of VUB and ULB, brings together the very best scientists, artists or entrepreneurs around a main theme: sustainability.

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AI supported modelling in Clinical Sciences (AIMS)

 AIMS aim is to leverage developments in artificial intelligence into an improved clinical practice and health.

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Cybele Fund

Your source for science-based advice on medicines during pregnancy and lactation.

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