advancing neuroscience, environmental health & stem education.
We are the Xheladin & Xhufe Morina Foundation. We fund scholarships, organize hands-on research, and deliver world-class science education.
three ways we move science forward in kosovo.
The foundation's work spans direct funding, hands-on programs, and original research, each designed to unlock long-term, local capacity.
read the full mission-
funds
Providing scholarships for travel, internships, work experience, and competitions in STEM fields. Opening doors that geography alone cannot.
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support
Organizing events and conferences with STEM experts, plus personalized academic mentorship for students preparing for international opportunities.
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growth
Providing research and educational tools to strengthen STEM learning environments across Kosovo.
programs built to last.
braincamp
A 5-day intensive neuroscience course taught by PhD students from world-renowned universities like MIT, Harvard, Columbia, and UCL. Running since 2018.
exploreenri research
Our research arm studying how environmental exposures like, air pollution, heat, and noise, shape brain health in real time.
explorescholarships
Funding exceptional Kosovar students to attend international programs, competitions, and internships.
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dr. egzona morina
founder & principal investigator
"i want young people to see science differently, something they can connect with, be excited about, and see themselves in."
After BrainCamp Kosovo's first edition in 2018, what began as a one-week course with UCL PhD students has grown into a foundation supporting hundreds of students across multiple countries.
meet the full team
organizations we work with.
These logos represent organizations that XHMF is part of and/or have promoted its programs; some provided funding.
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