The fund

· Objective
The objective of the Fund for Scientific Research of Sexuality is to make scientific research possible financially. The primary aim is the sexual-emotional health of children and young people, and the development processes in children and young people leading up to this.

· Broad approach
In order for research to be considered for support from the fund, it must focus on setting forth, in an open and unprejudiced manner, the behaviour and sensual perceptions of children and young people in respect of their bodies and their physical contacts with others. This should preferably be seen against the broader background of the socio-emotional and socio-cognitive development of children and young people.

· Positive and negative
The research should consider experiences and influences that may have a positive as well as a negative effect. The difference in development between boys and girls is a central point of view, as are differences in culture, ideology and religious or secular view of the world.

· Orientated to society
The research should help promote an open and unprejudiced attitude on the part of all those who deal with children and young people: parents, teachers, doctors and psychologists, the police and other law enforcement officials, judges and legislators