We support basic research in four areas of life and physical sciences: astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics. These fields seek answers to some of humanity’s most fundamental scientific questions, yielding basic knowledge that enables a better future.
Astrophysics
Exploration of the origin, structure and composition of the universe and everything in it
Nanoscience
Inquiry at the scale of atoms and molecules to explore the vast possibilities of energy and matter
Neuroscience
Investigation into the structure and function of the brain and broader nervous system
Theoretical Physics
Endeavor to explain and predict the wonders of the physical and biological world
The Kavli Institutes
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Jun 01, 2023
Astrophysics Profile
Aug 19, 2022
Nanoscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Nanoscience Institutes
Aug 17, 2022
Neuroscience Profile
Incoming Director of the Kavli Institute for Neuroscience at Yale, Stephen Strittmatter looks to the future
Aug 17, 2022
Astrophysics Research Highlights
Kavli astrophysics institutes researchers react to the first images from the long-heralded James Webb Space Telescope
Aug 05, 2022
Neuroscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
Aug 04, 2022
Astrophysics Profile
As he eagerly awaits a next-generation x-ray space telescope, Kavli institute-affiliated researcher Dan Wilkins shares his enthusiasm for both conducting and communicating science
Aug 02, 2022
Neuroscience Research Highlights
Research highlights from Kavli Neuroscience Institutes
Jul 27, 2022
Astrophysics Profile
Kavli institute-affiliated researcher Adi Foord follows her inspiration while inspiring others
Jul 26, 2022
Neuroscience Profile
Assessing these invertebrates’ hearing capabilities
Jul 21, 2022
Practically everything we touch in our daily lives has been developed and improved through basic research.
- Fred Kavli