Studying the Brain and its Illnesses

We Create Structures, Promote Excellence, and are Active in Brain Research.

Studying the BrainIn its field of activity "Studying the Brain", the Hertie Foundation focuses on the function of the brain and fighting its illnesses.

The focus lies on the promotion of clinical brain research and projects in the field of basic research and the support of young scientists. In addition, we support neuroscience initiatives for innovative research, education, and communication formats. You can also get an overview of "Studying the brain" and its activities in the following brochure (PDF).

Creating Structures

We strengthen science-friendly structures: top research in clinical brain research requires optimal conditions.

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Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research (HIH)

The Hertie Institute for Clinical Brain Research Tübingen is Germany's largest and most modern centre for research into neurological diseases.

Hertie Network of Excellence in Clinical Neuroscience

The Hertie Network will help to strengthen the collaboration between researchers in the fields of basic and clinical research.

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Endowment Chair for Neuro-sciences

The Hertie Senior Research Professorship is aimed at outstanding neuroscientists aged 60 and over who want to devote their final years to research.

Promoting Talent

Winning the best brains for brain research and training them is the central mission of the Hertie Foundation.

Der Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize

Eric Kandel Prize

The Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize recognises the work of outstanding young scientists in the field of neuroscience and helps advance their careers as researchers.

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FENS Cooperations

Cooperation between the Hertie Foundation and the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies.

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MS Research

The Hertie Foundation supports and promotes scientific research in the neurological illness multiple sclerosis.

Next Generation Neuroscience

The Hertie Foundation provides children and young people access to the human brain in a scientific and age-appropriate way.

Reaching People

We promote the understanding of neuro-sciences in society and are committed to people suffering from MS.

Dr. Mondino

A collection of short animated films designed to explain the various senses and stimulus processing in the brain.

Das Senckenberg Museum

Brain exhibition at the Senckenberg Museum

Within the "Mensch" section of the Senckenberg Museum in Frankfurt, the brain exhibition will be located with an area of about 200 sqm.

Hertie Award and grants in MS

The Annual Award for Projects to support MS-Patients.