The Kavli Foundation
  • The Kavli Foundation was established in 2000 by Fred Kavli, a Norwegian-American entrepreneur and champion of science, with a vision to advance science for the benefit of humanity.

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    • Foundation Staff
    • Board of Directors and Trustees

    Guiding Principles

    • Vision and Mission
    • Values
    • Code of Conduct

    History

    • Fred Kavli
    • Timeline

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        • The Kavli Foundation identifies potentially transformative ideas and catalyzes opportunities that unlock the benefits of science to create lasting impact for science and society.

          Astrophysics

          • Instrumentation
          • Search for Life in the Universe

          Nanoscience

          • Frontiers of Quantum Materials
          • Nanoscience for Sustainability

          Neuroscience

          • Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems
          • Observe and Measure the Mind
          • Open Data in Neuroscience

          Kavli Institutes

          • Astrophysics Institutes
          • Nanoscience Institutes
          • Neuroscience Institutes
          • Theoretical Physics Institutes

          Science and Society

          • Basic Science in Society
          • Ethics, Science, and the Public
          • Special Projects

          Funding

          • Funding Approach
          • Funding Opportunities
          • Funded Work

          The Kavli Prize

            Kavli Scholars

              Other Endowments

              • AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards
              • Kavli Professors
              • NAS Fred Kavli Endowment Fund

              Past Work

              • In fulfilling the mission of the foundation, we strive for operational excellence as stewards of our founder’s legacy.

                Operations

                • Governance
                • Policies and Practices
                • Annual Reports

                Kavli Conference Center

                • Meeting Space
                • Convening Principles and Protocols
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