Thank you for your interest in supporting the Giovanni Armenise Harvard Foundation.

How many scientific breakthroughs remain unrealized because a brilliant scientist lack the necessary support to explore innovative ideas?

The Giovanni Armenise Harvard Foundation was created to change this reality. Established through an act of generosity, the Foundation reflects the shared belief of Giovanni Auletta Armenise and Harvard Medical School that basic biomedical research is essential to understanding disease, advancing science, and improving human health.

Since 1996, the Foundation has invested more than USD 120 million, supporting 200 Principal Investigators and over 160 Trainees selected through a rigorous, merit-based process. This commitment enables exceptional scientists to pursue bold research, mentor the next generation, and contribute to discoveries that may have a lasting impact for decades.

Your gift helps make this possible.

By supporting the Giovanni Armenise Harvard Foundation, you invest in people, ideas, and institutions while sustaining a vibrant scientific bridge between Italy and Harvard Medical School.

Contributions help the Foundation:

  • Support exceptional early and mid-career scientists
  • Advance high-quality basic biomedical research
  • Launch new scientific initiatives and collaborations
  • Train and mentor the next generation of researchers
  • Ensure the long-term strength of the Foundation’s mission

Together, we can accomplish more: expand opportunities for exceptional scientists, strengthen the Italy–Harvard scientific bridge, and facilitate discoveries that benefit the benefit of humanity.

We are deeply grateful for every contribution. Each gift signifies trust in science, talent, and long-term discovery, and we are committed to honoring that trust with rigor, transparency, and responsible stewardship.

Donate online

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Donate by mail

If you prefer to mail your donation, please send it to:

Harvard Medical School
Alumni Affairs and Development
P.O. Box 419720
Boston, MA 02241-9720

Please write “Giovanni Armenise Harvard Foundation Anniversary Fund” on the memo line.

Alternative giving options

For additional giving options (including wire transfer) please contact us at elisabetta_vitali@hms.harvard.edu