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Doing good together – the Friends and Sponsors

of TU Dresden

Renowned individuals, companies, alumni, and university staff support TU Dresden
as friends and sponsors. Through their membership in the association, they are
committed to advancing the development of the university.

This began in 1842 with the first endowments, led to the Selected funding activities of the Association of Friends
founding of the association in 1921, and, after a longer and Sponsors:
interruption, was re-established in 1991 as a non-profit
organization. • Scholarship programs (STEM and “Deutschland”
scholarships)
Commitment and support • Supporting the active participation of early-career
The association aims to promote teaching and research at researchers at international conferences
TUD, strengthen the university’s image and reputation, • Student field trips at home and abroad
and support contacts with partners from research and • Internships abroad for students from all departments
industry. To this end, it implements numerous funding • Projects for student recruitment and academic success
programs for students and scientists at TU Dresden, • Endowing the teaching award to honor outstanding
supporting around 300 projects per year. teaching achievements
• Support for cooperation with schools
• Promotion of university culture and the university’s
cultural groups

Expanding networks
The sponsoring organization provides a platform for dialog
between business and academia. For this purpose, there is
a diverse program of events. Various formats present
opportunities to interact with members, university staff
and students. In addition to participation in a wide-ranging
network, there is a chance to gain exclusive insights into
TU Dresden’s research and teaching activities.

Staying in touch
The association focuses on maintaining the connection
between alma mater and alumni after their studies.
Membership for graduates up to the age of 30 at a reduced
fee of EUR 25 per year facilitates this purpose. We invite all
alumni to get involved in the development of the
sponsoring organization and, as part of a circle of like-
minded people, to keep a lifelong connection with their
Become a member here alma mater.

Contact Tanja Matthes
TU Dresden
Gesellschaft von Freunden und Förderern der TU Dresden e.V.
Dr. Undine Krätzig
01062 Dresden
℡ +49 351 463-34442
✉ gff@mailbox.tu-dresden.de
tu-dresden.de/gff

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