We're celebrating six new projects that won awards this week through Scialog: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems—a collaboration with @rescorp.org, @allenphilanthro.bsky.social, The Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation and The Kavli Foundation. Learn more. rescorp.org/2026/05/6-te...

We're celebrating 6 new projects that won awards this week through Scialog: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems — a collaboration with @rescorp.org , @allenphilanthro.bsky.social , The Frederick Gardner Cottrell Foundation & The Kavli Foundation. Learn more. rescorp.org/2026/05/6-te... #KavliNeuro

Exciting news! @time.com named our President Cynthia Friend one of the most influential people in #philanthropy. At a pivotal moment, we're proud to see her leadership recognized for mobilizing collective impact with funders and supporting frontier research and scientists. time.com/collection/t...

We're happy to announce Drs. Gilda Barabino & Adam Falk will join the Kavli Foundation Board of Directors in 2027. Their extraordinary leadership will help continue to guide our mission to support basic science research for the benefit of humanity. Learn more: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/veteran...

Our President Cynthia Friend had the honor of addressing @northeasternu.bsky.social's 2026 PhD grads. At a moment of uncertainty for science and academia, her message was clear: Disruption doesn't have to be an ending. It can be the beginning of something new to shape. Watch: bit.ly/49gdyAU

The Kavli Foundation is proud to join this coordinated philanthropic effort to strengthen today’s scientific infrastructure. As science becomes more AI-driven, it's important for our systems to keep pace. Learn more about the Open Source for Science Fund: os4science.org

Meet our newest #KavliScholar: Dr. Rafael E. Perez, Assoc. Research Scientist in the Dept. of Psychiatry and Neurology at Yale School of Medicine. Perez investigates how experience affects opioid analgesia, tolerance and addiction. Learn more: www.kavlifoundation.org/people/rafae... #KavliNeuro

Christoph Kirst's career has been shaped by the Kavli ecosystem, from a workshop at UCSB's Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics to an Assistant Professor at UCSF's Kavli Institute for Fundamental Neuroscience. His story is among many shaped by The Kavli Foundation’s investments. bit.ly/49f8Bbs

1/4 The Kavli Foundation is proud to support three featured sessions at the 2026 MRS Spring Meeting spotlighting leaders advancing the frontiers of materials science. If you're attending, don't miss these sessions! #S26MRS #KavliNano 🧵

This Earth Day, explore how nervous systems respond to environmental change with Wolfgang Stein's Crab Lab. Read our full story on Stein's work and explore how crabs are helping us combat against climate-driven neural disruptions: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/when-ne...

Congratulations to David J. Gross of @kitp-ucsb.bsky.social on receiving the 2026 Special Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics. From the strong force to string theory & basic science advocacy, Gross’ groundbreaking work continues to influence scientists worldwide. news.ucsb.edu/2026/022521/...

We're thrilled to support geneticist Alexander Starr as a FutureHouse AI-for-Science Fellow. From human-chimp cell data to AI-driven discovery, his work is uncovering the genetic roots of uniquely human traits and predicting how gene regulation evolves across species.

New instruments and observatories are pushing the limits of our measuring capabilities and uncovering what we don’t understand about dark matter, dark energy, and the universe’s origins. The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument is mapping the cosmos in unprecedented detail. bit.ly/47Y2XtV

"You don’t need to give a presentation. Just be present.” We spoke with three Kavli Science and Society Sparks Program participants, and they shared lessons to help scientists connect with communities and build trust in science. See what they had to say here. bit.ly/4umMCs5

Neuroscientist @wolfgangstein.bsky.social is studying how nervous systems adapt to a changing planet in an unlikely spot: a crab's stomach. Learn more about this emerging field that links brain science with ecology to understand the biological impacts of a changing planet: bit.ly/3O4ljm7 #KavliNeuro

Research shows a story is more memorable than a data dump. @jeannegarb.bsky.social of @rockefeller.edu shared key science communications tips in Kavli's Sparks program, where scientists explored research on public trust in science. Learn more: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/now-wha...

"In a time of uncertainty, it’s important to connect people to science. Sharing science isn't just about facts. It's about opening windows into the wonder, challenges and human side of science." Kavli's Brooke Smith celebrated the @aaas.org Kavli Science Journalism Awards winners at the #AAASmtg

How do scientists respond when they encounter misinformation? In the Kavli Science and Society Sparks program, scientists explored how moving from a “correction mindset” to a “connection mindset” can help build trust with the public. Learn more here: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/deepeni...

Happening Tuesday, March 24: Listen in to Nobel Laureate Moungi Bawendi as he presents “Quantum Dots: From Curiosity to Technology” as part of the Fred Kavli Innovations in Chemistry Lecture at the @acs.org Spring Meeting. Details: www.acs.org/events/sprin... #KavliNano

Do Americans trust science? It's more nuanced than many assume. Kavli Science and Society Sparks convened scientists to discuss data on public perceptions of science. What they learned challenges many common assumptions. Learn more: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/underst...

Join the Kavli Foundation for our Emerging Leader in #Chemistry Lecture @acs.org Spring Meeting, where we'll hear from Rachel Carter on how temperature shapes battery performance, safety & longevity on Monday, March 23. Join in-person or online. Info here: www.acs.org/events/sprin... #KavliNano

This week, we met with researchers on the Via Project, which we're proud to support through the Kavli Innovation Award to @kipac.bsky.social to study dark matter and provide an unprecedented view of the Galaxy. Learn more from cosmologist @risawechsler.bsky.social: youtu.be/Fme8w0llRWs #KavliAstro

Interested in #QuantumScience? Don't miss the Kavli Foundation Symposium: Quantum Science & Technology at @/APS Global Physics Summit on March 19. Explore quantum advantage, scalable devices, quantum materials and more! Speakers and session details here: summit.aps.org/smt/2026/eve...

Attending @apsphysics.bsky.social Global Physics Summit? Check out Kavli Foundation's Special Symposium: News (and Nu’s) from the Universe, tomorrow 3/18, to explore the expanding frontiers of physics and our future. Learn more about our speakers and session here: summit.aps.org/smt/2026/eve...

We’re excited to welcome Kevin B. Marvel as the executive director of @sfn.org. Through our partnership together during Kevin's 19 years leading AAS, we've seen firsthand his commitment to scientific excellence. We can't wait to see what's next for #neuroscience with your leadership.

After 24 years of leadership, we celebrate Marty Saggese as he steps down as ED of @sfn.org. We’re grateful for his partnership on BrainFacts.org and recent conversations advancing Neurobiology in Changing Ecosystems. His impact on the field of #neuroscience will endure. Thank you, Marty.

Cosmology is becoming a precision science. A new generation of instruments are unlocking novel discoveries in cosmology, creating a path to understanding the universe. Learn more about this exciting field: www.kavlifoundation.org/news/cosmolo... #KavliAstro

Applications for the summer school Mathematical Methods in Computational Neuroscience are open! In collaboration with @kavlintnu.bsky.social, lectures and seminars in Norway will cover important methods in computational neuroscience research. #KavliNeuro Apply by Mar. 15 and share: compneuronrsn.org

Trust in science is getting attention, including at #AAASmtg. The 'war on science' isn't what many assume. The Kavli Sparks program gathered scientists to examine data on public sentiment on science and science funding, challenging assumptions. Learn more: bit.ly/4kTLBDK

Kavli President Cynthia Friend has been appointed to the @departmentofenergy.bsky.social’s Office of Science Advisory Committee, which brings together scientific leaders to provide independent guidance on key technical challenges and research priorities shaping the future of fundamental science.

How does evolution influence the brain and its ability to adapt? Join Kavli & @sfn.org on Feb. 18, 11am–12pm EST with PhDs Marco Gallio, Katja Reinhard & Sophie Caron to explore advances in #neuroscience and the mechanisms of flexibility and adaptation. ⬇️

We recently had the privilege of meeting Andrei Faraon, William L. Valentine Professor at @caltech.edu and Director of the Kavli Nanoscience Institute to discuss his vision for KNI and the future of nanoscale engineering. We look forward to seeing his impact at KNI.  Read the Q&A: bit.ly/4puGhHn

We're supporting one Fellow in the 2026 FutureHouse AI-for-Science Independent Postdoctoral Fellowship, focused on AI-enabled neuroscience research in collaboration with a Kavli Institute advisor. FutureHouse will host an applicant info session tomorrow Jan 9 | 10am PT Register: bit.ly/4qcAo2T

At the #AAS247 Fred Kavli Plenary Lecture, Dr. Daniella “Dani” Mendoza DellaGiustina of the University of Arizona shared new insights from OSIRIS-REx, including what Bennu’s samples are revealing about the early Solar System. A great start to the meeting! #KavliAstro #NASA #OSIRISREx #Bennu

Earlier this year, the science community was invited to nominate scientists whose basic research transformed science. The next prize, which awards $1 million in three fields will be announced on June 10, 2026. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q1s1Xh #2025YearInReview #TheKavliPrize

In 2025, we shared top tips and insights from our 5-year Science Public Engagement Partnership (SciPEP) with the U.S. DOE Office of Science. SciPEP helped shape national conversations on basic science communication. Explore via #SciPEP or summary report: https://bit.ly/44r1Zob#SciPEP #EndOfYearHighlights

In June, we announced the Scialog®: Neurobiology and Changing Ecosystems Awards, which bring together researchers from across neuroscience, ecology, chemistry, physics, and engineering to team up on high-risk, high-reward ideas. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48X0waI #KavliNeuro #EndofYearHighlights 

The Kavli Berkeley Discovery Fellows program was piloted at the Kavli Energy Nanoscience Institute at UC Berkeley. It innovates a new approach to building research independence, preparing students to become tomorrow’s leaders in nanoscience. https://bit.ly/3KJpEtn #KavliNano #EndofYearHighlights 

Earlier this month, we announced the first awards from our Instrumentation for Astrophysics program, supporting next-gen instruments to expand mid-sized telescopes at Lick and McDonald Observatories. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48Q6zxC #KavliAstro #EndofYearHighlights

Meet the members of the 2026 Kavli Prize Selection Committees in Astrophysics, Nanoscience, and Neuroscience. These renowned scientists play an important role of selecting basic research breakthroughs that push the boundaries of frontier science. https://bit.ly/44ofQM3 #2025YearInReview

Our Ethics, Science, and the Public initiative supports engaging communities on ethical issues from scientific discovery and equips scientists to navigate them. In 2025, we funded new projects advancing ethical and societal reflection in research. https://bit.ly/4j25mIc #EndOfYearHighlights

Earlier this year, we co-hosted the Neurobiology in Changing Environments symposium with the Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group, exploring how neurobiology intersects with environmental change—and the opportunities ahead. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YAwi8l #KavliNeuro #EndOfYearHighlights

In May, we celebrated our partnership with the Rice-led Carbon Hub, uniting science, industry, and policy to reimagine carbon as a high-value nanomaterial. Advances in carbon synthesis could help decarbonize materials like steel. Read more: https://bit.ly/4acJfMS #KavliNano #EndofYearHighlights

In April, members of the Via Project gathered at Yale University. We're proud to support this groundbreaking effort to unlock new insights into dark matter, the structure of our Galaxy, and dwarf galaxies. Learn more: https://bit.ly/48U2yrN #KavliAstro #EndofYearHighlights

How much new science can come from data that already exists? The 2025 NeuroData Discovery Grants support researchers using open neuroscience datasets to reveal new insights and fuel discovery. Learn more: bit.ly/4oSFxvs #Neuroscience #OpenData #KavliNeuro #NWB #DANDI

Applications to host a Civic Science Fellow will close on Monday (December 15). If you are interested in hosting a fellow, apply now to become a host partner institution for the 2026-2027 cohort: bit.ly/47gHtXJ @danafoundation.bsky.social

Former Civic Science Fellow Leanna Kalinowski worked with Neuromatch (The Kavli Foundation + Dana Foundation's support) to help scientists bring civic science into their research. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Ku4S0v Apply to host a 2026–27 Fellow by Dec 15: https://bit.ly/47gHtXJ

Inaugural awards from our Instrumentation for Astrophysics program will bring advanced instruments to @lickobservatory.bsky.social and @mcdonaldobs.bsky.social, expanding what mid-sized telescopes can do. 🔗 bit.ly/4pXxKNX #KavliAstro #Astrophysics #Astrophotonics #Polarimetry #PlanetFormation

Happening now at the 2025 MRS Fall Meeting (at Hynes, Level 3, Ballroom B): “Accelerating Materials Design with AI Emulators and Generators” by Tian Xie (Microsoft Research AI for Science): https://bit.ly/4rbEyJa @materials-mrs.bsky.social

Happening now at the 2025 MRS Fall Meeting (Hynes, Level 3, Ballroom B): The Kavli Foundation Early Career Lectureship in Materials Science: “III-Nitride Ferroelectrics-From Basic Science to Scalable Technology” featuring Deep Jariwala (University of Pennsylvania): https://bit.ly/4a4PNNk