The Amsterdam University Fund (AUF) is a foundation dedicated to supporting education, research, and student initiatives at the University of Amsterdam. Established to strengthen the academic community, the fund enables projects that foster intellectual curiosity, societal engagement, and international collaboration.

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Through grants and financial support, AUF encourages students and researchers to realise their ambitions beyond the classroom, whether through academic research, international exchange, or initiatives that enrich university life. The fund's mission is to ensure that promising ideas and projects receive the resources needed to make a tangible impact on both the university and society at large.

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AUF made AmsterMUN possible last year, and we're endlessly grateful they've chosen to co-fund us again for 2026. Their continued support allows students from diverse backgrounds to engage in meaningful dialogue, develop critical thinking, and explore complex global challenges in a professional and academic setting.

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This year, our ILO committee is proudly presented as our special AUF committee, made possible through the Paul F. van der Heijden-Fonds. Professor van der Heijden, former Rector Magnificus of the UvA, spent many years working with the ILO himself and was glad to see the organisation get some attention at AmsterMUN.

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AmsterMUN is proud to collaborate with an institution that shares its commitment to academic excellence, international understanding, and the empowerment of young people to make a difference in the world.