Supportive UM services for student organisations

Student organisations at Maastricht University (UM) are able to obtain a grant from the 'UM-stimuleringsfonds' under specific conditions:

• Students who organise an activity that fits in with UM's strategy and vision may be eligible for a stimulation grant for student activities.
• A student organisation with 50 members or more, of whom at least 35 study at UM, are eligible for the standard budget grant under specified conditions. This is a structural annual grant for the student organisation.
   

The Limburg University Fund also has resources available to support student initiatives.

• Students organising activities that align with the vision and strategy of the University Fund Limburg may be eligible for a grant from CooSa (Committee for the Support of Student Activities).

Maastricht University offers various trainings and info sessions annually for the board members of student organisations. These trainings cover diverse topics such as social safety, board transitions, event organisation, and much more. To see the overview of trainings for board members, have a look here. 

Does your student organisation have a confidential contact person? Maastricht University offers free trainings for the confidential contact persons of associations to help your organisation strive for a socially safe environment for all members. Would you like your confidential advisor to participate in these trainings? Have a look at the overview of trainings for student boards. 

UM not only provides training for board members and confidential advisors, but also offers student organizations the opportunity to organize training sessions for their members. The range of trainings is very diverse and includes topics such as sexual safety, personal and professional development, strengthening your employability, and much more! Take a look at the training overview and choose the training that best suits your members.