Praemium Erasmianum Foundation

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Praemium Erasmianum Foundation
Location
Key people
Patron: Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands
Chairman: Ernst Hirsch Ballin
Websitewww.erasmusprijs.org

The Praemium Erasmianum Foundation is a Dutch cultural institution that works in

Desiderius Erasmus, from whom it derives its name, and European cultural traditions. Humanistic values, such as tolerance, cultural pluralism and critical thinking, are reflected in the choice of the Erasmus Prize laureates and in the activities around the theme of the Prize.[1]

Governance

The Foundation's patron is King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands. It is governed by a board with members representing the cultural, scholarly and business communities in the Netherlands.[1] As of 2023 the Board consists of Xandra Schutte (Chair), Sven Arne Tepl (Vice-Chair), Peter Blom (Treasurer), Maarten Asscher, Barnita Bagchi, Andreas Blühm, Antoine Buyse, Mieke Gerritzen, Judi Mesman, Jos de Mul and Nazmiye Oral. As of 2015 the organisation has three staff members, and the director is Shanti van Dam.[2] Funding for the Foundation originally came from the Dutch lottery and the Sport Totaliser, although it is now financially independent.[1]

Prizes

The Foundation awards the

PhD graduates who have written an outstanding thesis in the humanities and social sciences. The prizes are awarded by the Foundation's director at a ceremony that normally takes place in May.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Organisation". Praemium Erasmianum Foundation. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  2. ^ "Board of the Praemium Erasmianum Foundation". Praemium Erasmianum Foundation. Archived from the original on 8 October 2015. Retrieved 24 January 2015.
  3. ^ "Erasmus Prize - Praemium Erasmianum". Praemium Erasmianum Foundation. Retrieved 24 January 2015.

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