At Purdue University, world-class faculty are the foundation of our success.
Great universities are built by great minds. By funding an endowed professorship, you are empowering Purdue to recruit and retain top scholars—visionary leaders who inspire talented students, conduct pioneering research, and elevate the university’s global reputation.
Endowed professorships recognize outstanding faculty achievements while providing a stable long-term funding source that fuels discovery. These gifts are held in perpetuity and invested strategically to protect the principal from inflation, ensuring a lasting impact on research, teaching, and innovation.
An endowed professorship can be established through a variety of giving methods, including cash, securities, personal property, real estate, or an estate gift.
Endowed faculty positions and minimum funding levels include:
*Minimum funding levels vary by program.
Since its founding in 1869, Purdue has successfully managed thousands of endowment gifts. To maximize returns, funds are pooled into a single investment portfolio, ensuring greater diversification, lower costs, and long-term financial strength.
We are ever grateful to the individuals, corporations, and foundations investing in faculty excellence. A single professor can impact countless lives—through the students they teach and mentor, the industries and communities they shape, and the innovations they drive that move our world forward.
Our development professionals are here to help you achieve your philanthropic goals. To learn more about establishing an endowed professorship, please contact the Office of Planned Giving at 765-494-8657 or plangift@purdueforlife.org.
