We are a catalyst for advancing scientific research, strengthening the relationship between science and society, and honoring scientific achievement.
We champion scientific research in astrophysics, theoretical physics, nanoscience, and neuroscience, and provide scientists with unconstrained opportunities to drive greater discovery.
We connect and convene people from different disciplines to empower actions that unlock the potential of science.
We honor scientists with The Kavli Prize in celebration of breakthroughs that transform our understanding of the big, the small and the complex.
We recognize the interrelatedness of science and society, and build programs that engage the public in science, strengthen science journalism, and support the vitality of the scientific enterprise.
Astrophysics
Exploration of the origin, structure and composition of the universe and everything in it
Nanoscience
Inquiry at the scale of atoms and molecules to explore the vast possibilities of energy and matter
Neuroscience
Investigation into the structure and function of the brain and broader nervous system
Theoretical Physics
Endeavor to explain and predict the wonders of the physical and biological world
Kavli Institutes
At our institutes around the world, scientists explore the frontiers of science in astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics.
See all institutesAstrophysics
Peking University-Beijing
Neuroscience
Johns Hopkins University
Nanoscience
California Institute of Technology
Neuroscience
Rockefeller University
Stanford University
Cornell University
Neuroscience
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Nanoscience
University of Oxford
Nanoscience
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Neuroscience
University of California, San Francisco
Theoretical Physics
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences
Astrophysics
University of Cambridge
Neuroscience
Columbia University
Neuroscience
University of California, San Diego, and the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Tokyo
Theoretical Physics
University of California, Santa Barbara
Astrophysics
University of Chicago
Neuroscience
Yale University
Nanoscience
University of California, Berkeley
Recent News
Discover more about our work, the research we support and the people who make it happen.
See all newsNanoscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Nanoscience Institutes
Jun 10, 2022
Astrophysics Research Highlights
How the first-ever image of the monster black hole lurking in the heart of the Milky Way dispels any lingering uncertainty about the previously unseen object's nature
Jun 09, 2022
Nanoscience Research Highlights
Research Highlights from Kavli Nanoscience Institutes
May 24, 2022
Research highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
May 19, 2022
May 13, 2022
Astrophysics Profile
High-mass stars have major impacts on their galactic environs and on the emergence of life. How these hulking stars themselves come to be, however, is not yet fully understood.
May 06, 2022
Astrophysics Research Highlights
Kavli institute-affiliated astrophysicists and engineers have a hand—many hands—in ushering in next-generation means of studying the universe
May 01, 2022
Joins the foundation on August 15, 2022
Apr 25, 2022
Recognizing scientists for excellence in chemical research
Apr 20, 2022
Neuroscience Research Highlights
Research Highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
Apr 14, 2022
Neuroscience Science Spotlights
Building a framework for international data governance
Apr 07, 2022
Science and Society
For science to benefit humanity, we must support more than research itself. We are committed to ensuring the people, processes and products of science contribute meaningfully to society.
read moreThe Kavli Prize
We honor scientists for breakthroughs that transform our understanding of the big, the small and the complex.
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The future will be more spectacular than any of us can imagine.
- Fred Kavli.