For science to benefit humanity, we support more than research itself. We are committed to ensuring the people, processes and products of basic science contribute meaningfully to society. Below, learn more about the science and society themes that we currently support.

Ethics, Science, and the Public

Designing efforts to engage the public in implications that accompany breakthrough discoveries and their transformative role within society.

Basic Science in Society

Focusing on the practice and scholarship of public engagement with basic science and supporting scientists to communicate and engage effectively.

Special Projects

Supporting special projects that strengthen the relationship between science and society.

Partnerships

National Academy of Sciences - Standing Committee on Advancing Science Communication

Public Communication of Science and Technology

We partner with organizations aligned with our programmatic work in Science and Society.

Science Policy

Science Journalism Portfolio

Field Building in Public Engagement with Science

The Kavli Foundation is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity. The foundation’s mission is implemented through Kavli research institutes globally and programs that support basic science in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics; initiatives that strengthen the relationship between science and society; and prizes and awards including the international Kavli Prizes and the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism awards.

People

Guiding Principles

History

Memberships

Careers

Contact

Astrophysics

Nanoscience

Neuroscience

Kavli Institutes