The core activity of DIGNITAS Academy is to promote research, education and training, as well as to provide information on topics such as maintaining quality of life in connection with age and illness, suicide prevention, self-determination and freedom of choice in life and at the end of life. This includes in particular: conducting courses, training and continuing education programs; organizing lectures and events; supporting research work, studies, doctoral and master's theses; regularly publishing information and documentation; and providing information and documentation on legal proceedings and legal developments. The foundation does not pursue commercial purposes and does not strive for profit. It is politically and denominationally neutral.