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

In 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.

One of Germany's biggest and most modern research centers for neurological diseases.

Endowment Chairs both recognize the achievements of outstanding researchers in the field of neurology and support their research.

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

The Eric Kandel Young Neuroscientists Prize and the Winter School are held in cooperation with FENS.

In Cooperation with FENS the Hertie-Foundation organizes the Winterschool and the Hertie-Foundation Lecture.

The study of multiple sclerosis is very important to the Hertie Foundation and is supported at diverse levels.

The topic of brain in contemporary form and with the highest didactic standard in projects for children and adolescents.

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

"Walk inside a brain" in the Senckenberg Nature Museum in Frankfurt is an exhibit about the human brain.

The support and recognition of extraordinary projects involving multiple sclerosis care and activities.

We present people who are involved in MS in a creative and committed manner.