Stiftung Charité was founded in 2005 by the entrepreneur Johanna Quandt (1926 – 2015). It is an independent private non-profit foundation. Stiftung Charité promotes Berlin as a world-leading center for the life sciences. It supports Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin and other life science organizations with funding programs in three key areas: Innovation, Research, and Open Life Science.
Dr. Anna Zduńczyk is Senior Physician at the Department of Neurosurgery at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. In 2023, she successfully applied for a Clinical Fellowship from Stiftung Charité. The selection panel and…
On the occasion of the 100th birthday of its founder, Johanna Quandt, Stiftung Charité is continuing its commitment to supporting outstanding women scientists: In the fall of 2026, it will once again announce two Johanna…
Now in its fourth year, Stiftung Charité continues its commitment to innovation and quality in science communication. At its spring meeting, the Board of Trustees approved funding for three new “science x media tandems…
At its spring meeting, the Board of Trustees of Stiftung Charité elected a new Chair: Jan Eder takes on the voluntary role with immediate effect, succeeding Professor Jürgen Zöllner, who is stepping down from the…
Stiftung Charité is providing EUR 900,000 to support Charité’s new Profile Partnerships Program, part of the university hospital’s Internationalization Strategy 2030. The funding enables strategically selected…
Stiftung Charité not only provides external funding but is also actively involved in the Berlin life sciences. The foundation brings its funding recipients together and identifies its own areas of inspiration. Hosting its own events is an important way to achieve these goals. Regular events from Stiftung Charité include the Charité Management Lectures, Networking Events, and Welcome Receptions.
