Medical research.Our motivation.Your future.
The Wilhelm Sander Foundation promotes cutting-edge medical research,
that improves people’s lives.
Targeted and independent:We promote the future of cancer research
We promote innovative medical research – efficiently
efficiently, openly and with a clear focus on scientific excellence.
Help, Shape, effect -Your support makesthe difference
Every contribution counts: Whether donations, endowments or alternative ways of support – with your help
with your help we make vital research possible.
Medical research.Our motivation.Your future.
The Wilhelm Sander Foundation promotes cutting-edge medical research that improves people’s lives.
Targeted and independent: We promote the future of cancer research
We promote innovative medical research – efficient, open-topic and with a clear focus on scientific excellence.
Help, Shape, make a difference - your support makes all the difference
Every contribution counts: Whether donations, endowments or alternative ways of support – with your help we make vital research possible.
Who we are
Togetheragainst cancer
The Wilhelm Sander-Foundation promotes cutting-edge medical research, especially in cancer research. As one of the leading independent science funding organisations in Germany and Switzerland, we stand for excellence, transparency and independence from commercial interests.
Who we are
Together against cancer
The Wilhelm Sander Foundation promotes cutting-edge medical research, particularly in cancer research. As one of the leading independent science funding organisations in Germany and Switzerland, we stand for excellence, transparency and independence from commercial interests.
2700
funded projects
since 1975
50
Years Wilhelm
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350
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Our goal
To promote scientific knowledge, that sustainably improve people's lives.
Our mission
As a non-profit foundation, we are a reliable partner for science and civil society. Our mission is to effectively promote medical research – especially cancer research – and thus enable medical hope through research. In the spirit of our founder Wilhelm Sander, we act entrepreneurially: strategically, responsibly and with an eye to the future.
Knowledge is the basis of medical progress. Our funding makes excellent research possible, which drives medical progress in prevention, diagnostics and therapy. Our actions are characterised by transparency, efficiency and responsibility – towards science, funding partners and society.
Research shapes your future – it creates orientation, opens up new perspectives and improves lives. As a reflective organisation with a focus on the common good, we are motivated to make medical progress possible – for the health of tomorrow.
Our goal
To promote scientific knowledge, that sustainably improve people's lives.
Our mission
As a non-profit foundation, we are a reliable partner for science and civil society. Our mission is to effectively promote medical research – especially cancer research – and thus enable medical hope through research. In the spirit of our founder Wilhelm Sander, we act entrepreneurially: strategically, responsibly and with a view to the future.
Knowledge is the basis of medical progress. Our funding makes excellent research possible, which drives medical progress in prevention, diagnostics and therapy. Our actions are characterised by transparency, efficiency and responsibility – towards science, funding partners and society.
Research shapes your future – it creates orientation, opens up new perspectives and improves lives. As a reflective and charitable organisation, we are motivated to make medical progress possible – for the health of tomorrow.
How we promote
What is being promoted?
The Wilhelm Sander-Foundation promotes excellent and innovative medical research with a focus on clinical and experimental cancer research. Our aim is to support research approaches that contribute to the sustainable improvement of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
How we promote
What is promoted?
The Wilhelm Sander Foundation promotes excellent and innovative medical research with a focus on clinical and experimental cancer research. Our aim is to support research approaches that contribute to the sustainable improvement of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
200 Projekte
587 Projekte
766 Projekte
642 Projekte
613 Projekte
1975–1985
1986–1995
1996–2005
2006–2015
2016–2025
The average funding amount from 2006 onwards was between €150,000 and €200,000 per application.
Applying or already funded?
For applicants
Are you doing research in cancer medicine?
We support innovative projects in clinical and experimental cancer research with a bottom-up approach: you develop the research idea, we create the financial conditions. Find out everything about application requirements, funding opportunities and the application process here.
For funded projects
Your project has been approved?
Congratulations on your funding! Now the practical realisation of your research project begins. Here you will find all the important documents and information for smooth project management – from the disbursement of funds to the proof of use.
Find out more here.
Applying or already funded?
For applicants
You are researchinginCancer medicine?
We support innovative projects in clinical and experimental cancer research with a bottom-up approach: you develop the research idea, we create the financial conditions. Find out everything about application requirements, funding opportunities and the application process here.
For funding recipients
Your project has been approved?
Congratulations on your funding! Now the practical realisation of your research project begins. Here you will find all the important documents and information for smooth project management – from the disbursement of funds to the proof of use.
Find out more here.
How you can help
Your donation options
The Wilhelm Sander-Foundation promotes excellent and innovative medical research with a focus on clinical and experimental cancer research. Our aim is to support research approaches that contribute to the sustainable improvement of the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer.
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Endowment fund
Do you have a topic close to your heart? Organise your donation with your own earmarking or as a named fund.
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Inheritances & Wills[/vc_custom_heading Wills
Making an impact beyond death! We are happy to advise you with regard to wills and inheritance. Please feel free to contact us.
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Under “News” you will find regular updates on research projects funded by the Wilhelm Sander-research projects funded by the Wilhelm Sander Foundation, current funding decisions as well as information on events and other developments relating to our foundation’s work.
News
Stay informed
Under “News” you will find regular updates on research projects funded by the Wilhelm Sander Foundation, current funding decisions as well as information on events and other developments relating to our foundation’s work.
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50th anniversary
Discover milestones, people and medical breakthroughs from five decades of dedicated research funding.
