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Kavli Institute Collaboration Kickstarter (KICK) Grants is sponsored by Kavli Foundation. A competitive grant mechanism intended to provide funds for members of Kavli Institutes to work with other Kavli Institutes to kickstart new collaborative research projects or scholarly pursuits beyond what is possible at their home institution.
Geographic focus: International
Focus areas: Astrophysics, Nanoscience, Neuroscience, Theoretical Physics
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Funding Opportunities | 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. Board of Directors and Trustees The Kavli Foundation identifies potentially transformative ideas and catalyzes opportunities that unlock the benefits of science to create lasting impact for science and society.
Search for Life in the Universe Frontiers of Quantum Materials Nanoscience for Sustainability Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems Observe and Measure the Mind Open Data in Neuroscience Theoretical Physics Institutes Ethics, Science, and the Public AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards NAS Fred Kavli Endowment Fund In fulfilling the mission of the foundation, we strive for operational excellence as stewards of our founder’s legacy.
Convening Principles and Protocols Astrophysics Nanoscience Neuroscience Science and Society Theoretical Physics Apply Applicants from Phase I and their lab members Kavli Institute Members Kavli Institute Researchers Kavli Institutes Kavli Prize Laureates Other Kavli Affiliates Apply FutureHouse The Klaus Tschira Foundation U.S. National Science Foundation Apply The Kavli Foundation invites applications from Kavli affiliates to nominate an individual who has experienced disruption in their work, or interruption of previously committed scholarship or grant funds, to be considered for a Kavli Scholar award.
Funding Period Up to 2 years 2026 AI-for-Science Postdoctoral Fellowship Deadline February 13, 2026 The Kavli Foundation invites applications for a Kavli-sponsored 2026 AI-for-Science Fellow to pursue an independent, AI-enabled research project in neuroscience through FutureHouse's Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship program.
Communication and Public Engagement Skill Building Sessions The Kavli Foundation invites applications for funding from Kavli Institutes to host sessions or workshops to build communication and public engagement skills in your Kavli Institute community.
Amount Up to 50% of cost, up to $15,000 The Kavli Foundation invites applications from Kavli affiliates to nominate an individual who has experienced disruption in their work, or interruption of previously committed scholarship or grant funds, to be considered for a Kavli Scholar award.
Funding Period Up to 2 years Science and Society Sparks Phase II The foundation is creating a virtual program to explore and discuss the complex relationship between science and society and is accepting applications for researchers’ time to participate. This is Phase II of a two-phase process.
Applicants from Phase I and their lab members 2025 NeuroData Discovery Award The Kavli Foundation invites Project Applications for one-year grants to generate new discoveries from reanalysis of data sets in the NWB format. The application should be for a project using publicly available data and is open only to attendees of the 2024 or 2025 NeuroDataReHack workshop.
Science and Society Sparks – Call for Expressions of Interest The foundation is seeking to fund researchers’ time to deepen awareness and understanding about the complex relationship of how society connects to scientists, research, evidence, and information, as well as fund projects that explore or implement a public engagement with science project. This is Phase I of a two-phase process.
Kavli Institute Researchers Instrumentation for Astrophysics: New Capabilities for Existing Telescopes The Kavli Foundation seeks to fund the construction of new instrumentation for existing mid-sized ground-based telescopes. Kavli Institute Collaboration Kickstarter Grant The Kavli Foundation invites Kavli Institute scientists to apply for support to kickstart new collaborative projects with colleagues at other Kavli Institutes.
Funding Period Up to 10 months Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems Closed September 30, 2024 The Kavli Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences' Division for Integrative Organismal Systems have joined forces to launch a grant program in neurobiology and changing ecosystems.
U.S. National Science Foundation Bringing Ethical Considerations and Public Engagement into Basic Science Research Closed September 16, 2024 The Kavli Foundation invites Letters of Interest for projects to explore ethical considerations, understand public sentiment, and/or engage publics about the potential societal impacts and benefits of a basic science research project.
This call is open to projects that include a scientist with a connection to The Kavli Foundation. Amount $10,000 – $250,000 Funding Period Up to 2 years Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems The Kavli Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Directorate for Biological Sciences' Division for Integrative Organismal Systems have joined forces to launch a grant program in neurobiology and changing ecosystems.
U.S. National Science Foundation Kavli Exploration Award - Sculpted Light 2024 The Kavli Foundation invites proposals for collaborative research projects to explore innovative technologies to observe or control neural activity using photonic methods. Open to attendees of the Sculpted Light in the Brain 2024 conference.
Quantum Geometry in 3D Materials In partnership with The Klaus Tschira Foundation, The Kavli Foundation invites investigators to submit letters of interest to join an ambitious collaborative research project to predict, synthesize, and experimentally characterize 3D materials with nontrivial quantum geometric effects, with a vision to realize room-temperature superconductivity in 10 years. The Klaus Tschira Foundation Amount $400K - $1.
6M USD Per Year Funding Period Up to 4 years Societal Considerations for Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems Research The Kavli Foundation seeks to fund projects that will advance understanding of the societal considerations related to the emerging scientific area of Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems. Funding Period UP TO TWO YEARS Stay up-to-date with The Kavli Foundation Stay up-to-date with The Kavli Foundation
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Proposals must involve at least two current members of different Kavli Institutes. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Kavli Foundation sponsors an AI-for-Science Postdoctoral Fellowship through FutureHouse's Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship program, supporting one fellow per cohort to pursue an independent, AI-enabled research project in neuroscience. The fellowship provides a $125,000 annual stipend plus comprehensive benefits, travel allowance for conferences, dedicated software engineering support for building AI research tools, access to advanced computational resources (GPU clusters and cloud computing), and wet lab access for experimental validation. Fellows work in collaboration with an advisor or co-advisor who is a member of a Kavli Institute, pursuing bold, curiosity-driven projects in neuroscience ranging from molecular and cellular mechanisms to systems-level understanding of the brain. The fellowship begins September 2026 and runs for one year with a possible one-year extension. Research areas include AI-driven analysis of brain imaging data, machine learning for neural circuit mapping, computational neuroscience models, AI tools for analyzing large-scale neural recordings, and deep learning applied to connectomics and brain-computer interfaces.
Open Source for the Life Sciences is sponsored by Renaissance Philanthropy (a multi-donor initiative including Biohub, Wellcome, and The Kavli Foundation). This fund invites letters of intent from developers and maintainers of open source software projects that underpin AI and data-intensive research in the life sciences. It aims to fund technical advances and address significant bottlenecks in software tools with demonstrated community adoption, allowing them to unlock new capabilities for scientists worldwide. Proprietary software or software with custom/restrictive licenses is not eligible.
Communication and Public Engagement Skill Building Sessions is sponsored by Kavli Foundation. Funding for Kavli Institutes to host in-person sessions or workshops that build communication and public engagement skills within the Institute's scientific community. Support is provided for planning and hosting costs. Geographic focus: International Focus areas: Science and Society, Science Communication, Public Engagement