The ‘Association of Friends` was founded in 1921. It is financed by membership fees, donations, bequests and capital market gains, and is regularly recognised as a non-profit organisation by the tax office.

As stipulated in the statues, the purpose of the association is to support the BNITM. This is achieved through funding programms. Currently, the association's activities focus on scholarships for doctoral students at the BNITM and for young scientists from low-income countries.

As a member of the Friends

• you can discuss and have a say in the activities of the Friends at the annual general meeting and, if you wish, in a personal meeting with a member of the executive committee,
• you will be kept informed about scientific and structural developments, challenges and successes at the BNITM through
  • a one-page ‘News from the Tropical Institute’ published approximately eight times a year,
  • more comprehensive ‘Information from the Tropical Institute’ published approximately three times a year,
  • and
  • the Institute's biannual research report, which is written in a style that is accessible to the general public
• you will be invited to all public events organised by the BNITM,
• you can participate in BNITM training and continuing education events, such as the tropical medicine ‘refresher course’, at significantly reduced fees,
• you will be invited to the annual summer party of the Friends of the BNITM.

The annual membership fees are

• €50 for private individuals,
• €25 for students and
• €150 for companies.

You will of course receive a donation receipt upon request.

The ‘Information from the Tropical Institute’ is sent by post, while our other notifications are usually sent by email, but can also be sent by post upon request.

If you are interested in joining us, please use this application form.