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John van Geuns Fund

The foundation 'John van Geuns Fonds' aims at promoting the study of chemistry at the University of Amsterdam as well as stimulating chemistry research on the interaction of light and matter. The John van Geuns Fund encourages students to enroll in the study of chemistry at the UvA. It awards scholarships to talented, ambitious students.

Katrien Keune appointed at John van Geuns chair

Dr Katrien Keune, head of Science at the Rijksmuseum, is the new professor by special appointment at the John van Geuns chair 'Molecular Spectroscopy'.

On the establishment

John Waterloo van Geuns (1874-1927) received his doctorate from the University of Amsterdam in 1903. He was the first chemist employed by the 'Bataafse Petroleum Maatschappij' (Dutch for Batavian Oil Company) which ...
Chair

In 1969, the University of Amsterdam established a special chair in molecular spectroscopy on behalf of the John van Geuns Fund.
Funding

The Fund supports various aspects of molecular spectroscopy at the UvA and awards scholarships to first-year undergraduate chemistry students

Scholarships

John van Geuns scholarships stimulate young, talented students to opt for the study of chemistry. More about this on our Dutch website.

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Contact

Would you like more information about the John van Geuns Fonds? Then get in touch with us. We are happy to help you!

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