The foundation aims to promote research in physical chemistry at the Institute (Laboratory) of Physical Chemistry at ETH Zurich. Primarily, the foundation provides contributions to support doctoral students in physical chemistry at ETH Zurich. Secondarily, the foundation may also provide contributions to research projects of the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry at ETH Zurich, with a focus on supporting young scientists in their pursuit of a master's or doctoral degree. If ETH Zurich no longer maintains an Institute (Laboratory) of Physical Chemistry, the foundation's assets may also be used for the purposes outlined in Article 2.1 at ETH Zurich or at another university in Switzerland. The foundation does not pursue any commercial or self-help purposes.