Professorships

Endowed professorships as a philanthropic commitment are an important instrument for attracting excellent talent and new skills to Zurich and for specifically promoting research and teaching. Inspiring professors have a special charisma: they motivate students and doctoral students for their field, they build a sustainable network within the international scientific community and position themselves as experts for the media. The creation and funding of an endowed professorship thus guarantee a lasting impact. Our aim is to enable innovative and excellent cutting-edge research. Contribute to this goal with your donation.

Research, teaching, dialog: impact through an endowed professorship

Previous successful examples of endowed professorships such as the Kühne Foundation Professorship of International Trade, or the Larsson-Rosenquist Foundation (LRF) Center for Economics of Breastfeeding demonstrate the scientific possibilities and the social impact of an endowed professorship.

As a donor of a professorship, you not only invest in an individual, but become part of a scientific community that has the goal and ambition to make a difference in our society, economy, and politics through world-class research. Together, we have the opportunity to create new and profound knowledge.

Your support counts

The support of an endowed professorship requires a well-founded and partnership-based exchange at eye level. We would be happy to advise you on this path right from the start and show you the possibilities of a partnership.

Katrin Polzer

Katrin Polzer
Managing Director

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