Long-term microbiome conservation requires sustained scientific collaboration, biobank infrastructure, and global partnerships. As a non-profit initiative, the Global Microbiome Conservancy relies on philanthropic support to continue building these resources for future research and human health.

Together, we can help preserve microbial diversity and strengthen global microbiome research for future generations.


Support our work

Support the long-term preservation of global microbiome resources and future microbiome research. Your donation directly supports the valuable work of our initiative and contributes to safeguarding global microbiome resources for future generations of researchers.

You can support us through the following donation options:

Bank transfer

Online donation

Good to know

The Global Microbiome Conservancy was originally founded at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and is now affiliated with the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (UKSH) and Kiel University in Germany.

100% of donations directly support the work of the Global Microbiome Conservancy. Donation administration costs are fully covered by UKSH.

For donation receipts, please include your full name and postal address when making your donation. You may also provide your contact information by email to gutestun@uksh.de.

For questions regarding donations, the UKSH fundraising team will be happy to assist you.

Email: gutestun@uksh.de
Phone: +49 (431 | 451) 500 10520
Website: uksh.de/gutestun