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Landspítali and University of Iceland Research Institute for Obstetrics, Gynecology, Child and Family Studies (RKB)

RKB Research Fund

The objective of the fund's work is to support and strengthen research activities at RKB. Grants will be awarded from the fund in accordance with its operating rules to promote the research institute in line with its goals.

Fund Assets

Initial capital, amounting to 50 million Icelandic króna, was donated by the Landspítali Iceland Memorial Fund in January 2019. The fund's principal capital may not be diminished.

Fund Income

  • Interest on initial capital.

  • Financial contributions from individuals and legal entities.

  • Donations, grants, and pledges related to the research institute's activities.

  • Interest on funds received by the fund.

RKB Research Fund Board

  • Jóhanna Gunnarsdóttir, Specialist Physician, Lecturer, Chairman

  • Henný Hraunfjörð, Nurse, Department Manager, Secretary

  • Valgerður Lísa Sigurðardóttir, Specialist Midwife, Lecturer, Treasurer

  • Dagbjörg B. Sigurðardóttir, Specialist Physician, Board Member

  • Rakel Björg Jónsdóttir, Nursing Specialist, Board Member