Funding Opportunities - Kavli Foundation
Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:10
The Kavli Foundation seeks to fund projects that will advance understanding of the societal considerations related to the emerging scientific area of ...
Source: https://www.kavlifoundation.org/funding-opportunities?q=&program=neuroscience
Funding Details
- Funder
- The Kavli Foundation
- Funding Goal
- Advance basic science research in astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, and theoretical physics for the benefit of humanity
- Funding Amount
- Kavli Scholars: $100,000/year for up to 2 years; Science and Society: up to $15,000; Partnership programs: $400K-$1.6M annually (15.000 € – 200.000 €)
- Deadline
- June 15, 2026 (Kavli Scholars); other programs have varying deadlines (Fixed)
- How to Apply
- Programs are announced on the Kavli Foundation website with specific deadlines. Most programs require affiliation with Kavli Institutes or the Kavli network. Applications are submitted through the foundation's funding opportunities page.
- Target Region
- Global (US-based foundation, supports Kavli Institutes worldwide)
- Contact
- Email: digital@kavlifoundation.org | Address: 5715 Mesmer Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90230, United States
- Official Page
- https://www.kavlifoundation.org/funding-opportunities
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-12 00:06
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Summary
The Kavli Foundation, established in 2000 by Norwegian-American entrepreneur Fred Kavli, is a US-based foundation headquartered in Los Angeles. Its mission is to advance science for the benefit of humanity by supporting basic research in astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, and theoretical physics. The foundation also strengthens science-society relationships and honors scientific discoveries through The Kavli Prize. The foundation operates several funding programs. The flagship "Kavli Scholars" program provides $100,000 per year for up to two years to researchers experiencing work disruption or loss of committed funding, available to those affiliated with Kavli Institutes, Prize Laureates, and other Kavli affiliates. A "Science and Society" program provides up to $15,000 (50% cost coverage) for projects exploring the relationship between science and society. Additional programs include partnerships with the National Science Foundation and other organizations for initiatives like "Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems" and quantum geometry research, with awards ranging from $400K to $1.6M annually. The foundation also runs periodic fellowships and discovery awards in neuroscience, such as the NeuroData Discovery Award (up to $100,000) and AI-for-Science Postdoctoral Fellowships. Most programs are restricted to researchers affiliated with Kavli institutions or the broader Kavli network.
Historical Context
The Kavli Foundation was established in 2000 by Fred Kavli. It has run multiple recurring funding rounds including Kavli Scholars (multiple deadlines per year), NeuroData Discovery Awards, and partnership programs with NSF. The foundation also administers The Kavli Prize for scientific achievement.
Sources
- https://www.kavlifoundation.org/funding-opportunities?q=&program=neuroscience
- https://www.kavlifoundation.org/funding-opportunities
- https://www.kavlifoundation.org/about
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