For science to benefit humanity, we must support more than research itself. We are committed to ensuring the people, processes and products of science contribute meaningfully to society.

Ethics, Science, and the Public

Designing efforts to engage the public in implications that accompany breakthrough discoveries and their transformative role within society.

Public Engagement with Basic Science

Focusing on the practice and scholarship of public engagement with basic science and supporting scientists to communicate and engage effectively.

Science Journalism

Strengthening the skills of journalists, building capacity in science writing, and creating opportunities for the community to connect and exchange experiences.

Science Policy

Exploring how resources and infrastructure can evolve to support basic research and champion the enterprise of science.

Why Do Americans Engage with Science?

Bridging Neuroscience and Bioethics

Profile

Introducing The Kavli Centers for Ethics, Science, and the Public

Celebrating Science Journalists Around the World

Why Connect People to Basic Science?

Perspective

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The Kavli Foundation is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity. The foundation’s mission is implemented through Kavli research institutes globally and programs that support basic science in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience and theoretical physics; initiatives that strengthen the relationship between science and society; and prizes and awards including the international Kavli Prizes and the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism awards.

Guiding Principals

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Nanoscience

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