Support cancer research
The Nijbakker-Morra Foundation was founded in 1974 by Mrs. C.M. Nijbakker-Morra. Mr and Mrs Nijbakker decided to devote their entire legacy to cancer research, after their only daughter, Erica Joy Nijbakker, had died of cancer.
We support
The Nijbakker-Morra Foundation supports persons who carry out cancer research by providing:
Student cash prizes of 2500 euros for the best theses – submission before 1 November 17.00 hours (annually)
Internship scholarships Master students – submission before 1 April 17.00 (1st round) and before 1 October 17.00 (2nd round)
Stipendia researchers – submission before 1 December 17.00 (annual)
Project grants – we stopped this in 2019.
Submit an application for an internship scholarship or stipend if you have a commitment from the host institution that you are welcome.
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Award ceremony 2025 – Interested parties welcome
The next festive presentation of the student awards will take place on Wednesday February 5, ’25 from 15.30-17.30, in Amsterdam (the exact location will follow).
Our impact
It is with great pleasure that we, as the Foundation, receive publications and travel reports from the students and researchers we support. Read their articles below to get an impression of their experiences and results produced with the support of the Nijbakker-Morra Foundation.
Who are we?
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