The Amgen Foundation is deeply committed to reimagining and expanding access to science education. As Amgen’s principal channel for corporate philanthropy, the Foundation works with dedicated nonprofits and universities to provide best-in-class science education programs free of cost to teachers and students with the goal of advancing science literacy and inspiring the next generation of innovators.

Since 1990, the Amgen Foundation has contributed more than $500 million to nonprofit organizations across the globe, including more than $300 million to science education.

Curious about the global impact of our education initiatives? Explore our interactive map and learn more at amgenfoundation.org.

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What is the Amgen Foundation?

The Amgen Foundation inspires the scientists of tomorrow with various scientific education programs.Watch the video and learn more about the Amgen Foundation.

  • LabXchange

    Funded by the Amgen Foundation and developed at Harvard University, LabXchange is a free, online platform for science learning that provides middle school, high school and university level teachers and students with access to personalized instruction, virtual lab experiences and networking opportunities across the global scientific community.

    To view numbers reached in the Netherlands to date, please visit: amgenfoundation.org/about/around-the-world

  • Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE)

    Established in 1990, the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE), is an innovative science education program that introduces secondary school students to the excitement of scientific discovery and builds bridges between school and real-life biosciences. The program provides teachers with professional development and education materials and loans research-grade equipment to high schools all at no cost. Worldwide, the program has reached 1.2 million students to date.

    In the Netherlands, the Amgen Biotech Experience has partnered with the Reizende DNA-labs since 2016. The program supports them with laboratory equipment on loan and educational materials, enabling around 9,000 high school students annually to participate in various hands-on lab sessions.

    Learn more about the Amgen Biotech Experience. Read more at dnalabs.nl and/or watch this video:


    Another key component of the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) is the Master Teacher Fellowship — an annual program that recognizes ABE educators and gives them the opportunity to further develop their expertise. With guidance from the ABE Global Program Office, Fellows explore a topic of personal interest in bioscience to design and develop a project and corresponding classroom resources. After completing the Fellowship, Fellows may choose to serve as advisors, contributing to the continued development and depth of the ABE program.

    Educators in the Netherlands have also completed this fellowship. Watch the video to hear their stories:


    Curious about the global impact of our education initiatives? Explore our interactive map and learn more at amgenfoundation.org.

  • Amgen Scholars

    Established in 2006, the Amgen Scholars Program is an undergraduate summer research experience hosted at 26 premier educational and research institutions across the United States, Europe, Asia, Australia and Canada. Participants benefit by conducting a research project under top faculty, participating in seminars and networking events and taking part in a symposium in their respective region.

    Throughout the program, participants meet peers, present their research findings, learn about biotechnology and hear from leading scientists. Financial support for students is a critical component of the program, which helps ensure that eligible students, regardless of income, can participate.

    To view the number of students from universities in the Netherlands who have participated in the Amgen Scholars Program to date, visit: https://www.amgenfoundation.org/about/around-the-world

Learn more about the Amgen Foundation

For more information on the work of the Amgen Foundation and to learn more about each individual program visit amgenfoundation.org