Non-profit · München
Understanding the mind, one connection at a time.
The Florian Holsboer Foundation supports research and education that bring us closer to better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of stress-related mental disorders.
Fig. 1 — Neuronal networks, the architecture of thought.
Our mission
Mental illness affects millions of people, yet its biology is still poorly understood. We believe lasting progress begins with rigorous science — and with treating every patient as an individual.
The Florian Holsboer Foundation gGmbH is a charitable, non-profit company based in Munich. It is dedicated to promoting science and research in psychiatry and neuroscience, with particular attention to how stress shapes the brain and contributes to conditions such as depression and anxiety.
Through funding, collaboration and public engagement, the foundation helps translate fundamental discoveries into knowledge that can improve the lives of patients and their families — and works to reduce the stigma that still surrounds mental health.
What we support
Four areas guide the foundation's work — from the laboratory bench to society at large.
Stress & the brain
Supporting research into the neurobiology of stress and its role in the development of depression, anxiety and related disorders.
Personalised psychiatry
Encouraging approaches that use biological markers to match patients with the treatments most likely to help them.
Young scientists
Fostering the next generation of researchers through mentoring, scholarships and opportunities for exchange.
Public understanding
Sharing reliable knowledge about mental health with the public to break down stigma and encourage early help.
Our approach
From fundamental discovery to better care.
- Scientific excellence
- We back ideas that are bold, methodologically sound and open to independent scrutiny.
- Patient focus
- Every project we support should ultimately serve people living with mental illness.
- Independence
- As a gGmbH, the foundation pursues exclusively charitable purposes, free of commercial interests.
Help us make a difference
The foundation relies on the generosity and engagement of people who share our conviction that mental health deserves the same scientific attention as physical health.
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Donate
Donations help fund research projects and young scientists. Contact us for donation details and receipts.
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Partner with us
Institutions, clinicians and companies can collaborate with the foundation on shared charitable goals.
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Apply for support
Researchers working on stress-related mental disorders are welcome to reach out about funding opportunities.
Contact
We look forward to hearing from you — whether you have a question about our work, would like to support the foundation or are interested in collaborating.
- Phone+49 6325 997551