Stichting Amsterdams Universiteitsfonds (AUF) is the fundraising and grantmaking arm connected to the University of Amsterdam, focused on making possible the kinds of student, research, and academic enrichment activities that public funding does not cover. It primarily supports UvA-linked students, faculty, departments, and affiliated projects through small to mid-sized grants for travel, study, research, prizes, and student activities. The portfolio suggests a strong emphasis on academic excellence, student mobility, humanities and social science research, and access/support for underrepresented or financially constrained students.
Small to mid-sized grants, typically ranging from a few hundred euros to about €5,000, with some larger travel or project awards up to around €10,000. Funding is program-based and tied to UvA affiliation, with recurring quarterly or departure-date-driven deadlines; support is often paid after final accounting and may cover only part of a project budget (often up to 50%).
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Applicants should be closely tied to the University of Amsterdam and choose the program that matches the activity type: student groups, individual travel, research support, or departmental/disciplinary funds. Watch the quarterly deadlines and departure-date rules, and be prepared to show a clear UvA connection, a detailed budget, and how the grant will cover only part of the total costs; many awards are paid out after the project is completed and accounted for.
Current and upcoming funding from Stichting Amsterdams Universiteitsfonds that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Jonge PhD’s / jonge academische talenten van de onderzoeksinstituten verbonden aan Amsterdam UMC en één talentvolle onderwijsprofessional bij de Faculteit Geneeskunde van de UvA.
Deadline: 12 juni 2026, 23:59
Who can apply: Activiteiten moeten voor studenten door studenten(verenigingen of organisaties) zijn georganiseerd, een duidelijke band met de UvA hebben en meerwaarde hebben voor UvA-studenten op het gebied van wetenschap, onderwijs, cultuur en/of sport. De activiteit mag geen verplicht onderdeel van de studie zijn. Bij groepsreizen geldt: geen vliegtuigsubsidies en minimaal 10 deelnemers.
Deadline: 1 februari 2026, 24 mei 2026, 4 oktober 2026 en 22 november 2026.
Who can apply: Organisations must be student-run, have a clear connection to the University of Amsterdam (or activities clearly target UvA students). Activities should add academic, cultural, sports or wellbeing value for UvA students. For group travel: at least 10 participants; no airfare subsidies; requested contribution max 50% of budget.
Deadline: Quarterly deadlines (2026 examples: 1 Feb 2026 for activities after April 2026; 24 May 2026 for activities after August 2026; 4 Oct 2026 for activities after November 2026; 22 Nov 2026 for activities after Feb 2027). Applicants typically hear ~3 weeks after each deadline.
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