The UZH Foundation

The UZH Foundation manages an endowment fund which is based in Zurich, Switzerland. The foundation seeks donations and bequests from private individuals, foundations, and companies to promote excellence at the University of Zurich. The university's endowment is managed by the university's foundation office and the earnings from endowment investments support scholarships, chairs, professorships, fellowships, basic research, as well as academic and public service programs. The assets of the fund are managed by the foundation's board of trustees.