Sonnenfeld-Stiftung

Private foundation

About the funder

Sonnenfeld Foundation is a non-profit private foundation based in Berlin. Since its establishment in 1974, it has promoted the research and application of modern investigative and treatment methods in human medicine. The foundation particularly supports the acquisition of modern medical equipment, the awarding of doctoral scholarships, and the promotion of innovative special projects. The basis of its activities is the memory of Maria Sonnenfeld, to whom the foundation is dedicated.

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Mission & Vision

The Sonnenfeld Foundation is committed to enabling the practical advancement of diagnostic and therapeutic methods through financial support and personal guidance of medical research projects. It places great importance on interdisciplinary cooperation and the sustainable use of funded resources to improve healthcare in the long term.

Target groups

Scientific working groups, research institutions, and clinics in Germany seeking to acquire modern medical equipment are supported, as well as early-career researchers pursuing a doctorate in human medicine. Furthermore, the foundation supports innovative special projects that address new medical questions and have a sustainable impact.