The Committee for Academic Expenditure (CWB) of the Leiden University Fund (LUF) awards grants for research and teaching projects, ranging from € 2,600 tot € 35,000.

Leiden University researchers Gisela Hirschmann (Political Science) and Niels van Doesum (Psychology) have been awarded a LUF/Gratama grant for their research on the effects of musical peacebuilding initiatives. When ‘enemies’ make music together, does that change the image they have of one another? And does this contribute to fostering peace in conflict areas?

In countless offices, libraries, and laboratories, dedicated researchers – supported by the donors of the Leiden University Fund – are working to deepen our fundamental understanding of the world and the people around us. They make the unknown known and push the boundaries of existing fields of science.

Our annual report provides an overview of our activities including some good examples of research and teaching projects by students and researchers. These are projects that have been made possible thanks to the support and engagement of our benefactors.