The Academy of Brain Stimulation Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge and clinical practice in non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS).
Our foundation is officially recognized by the Dutch Tax Authority as an ANBI (Public Benefit Organization). This status is granted only to organizations that serve the public interest, adhere to strict governance and transparency requirements, and reinvest all resources into their non-profit mission.
The foundation promotes global education, clinical quality, and responsible implementation of non-invasive brain stimulation.
Our main objectives:
- Support independent research and technological innovation to improve the efficacy and safety of NIBS.
- Fund PhD scholarships, fellowships, and training initiatives that foster the next generation of researchers and clinician-scientists.
- Promote the responsible clinical application of NIBS by mentoring and advising healthcare professionals.
- Facilitate collaboration between researchers, clinicians, and policymakers to accelerate translation from science to practice.
- Advise and mentor clinicians in the responsible application of NIBS in clinical practice.
- Increase evidence-based awareness of NIBS among healthcare providers, policymakers, and the public.
The foundation will undertake all activities that are directly or indirectly related to, or may be conducive to, the realization of its objectives. The foundation does not aim to make profits.
We hope to contribute in establishing noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) therapies as non pharmaceutical treatment alternatives for various neuropsychiatric disorders.
RSIN: 868574843
Board Members and their Functions:
Chairman of the board: Prof. Dr. Alexander Sack
Secretary: Dr. Felix Duecker
Treasurer: Prof. Dr. Teresa Schumann
Remuneration Policy
The board members do not receive any remuneration for their activities.
Why donate?
Support the Future of Mental Health Care
Millions of people living with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other brain disorders do not benefit sufficiently from medication or experience unwanted side effects. Your donation helps advance a new generation of non-pharmacological treatments that aim to improve mental health by directly targeting dysfunctional brain networks rather than relying on drugs.
The Academy of Brain Stimulation Foundation supports independent research into non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) and other innovative neurotechnologies that have the potential to provide safer, more personalized, and more effective treatments. By funding pioneering research, training the next generation of scientists, and accelerating the translation of discoveries into clinical practice, your contribution can help bring new hope to patients worldwide.
As an ANBI-recognized foundation, eligible donations may qualify for Dutch tax benefits. Please consult your tax adviser or the Dutch Tax Administration (Belastingdienst) regarding your individual circumstances.
(Note: The Dutch Tax Authority (Belastingdienst) recognizes the AOBS Foundation as an ANBI. Donations may be tax-deductible depending on your local tax jurisdiction.)
Directing resources to non-invasive brain stimulation (NIBS) research, education, and clinical guidance helps establish non-pharmaceutical treatment alternatives for various neuropsychiatric disorders. Your contribution directly supports public-benefit initiatives, independent research, and clinical mentorship.