The Kavli Scholars program provides honorific grant support to exceptional scientists whose research for funding has been disrupted by unexpected challenges. The grant award offers recipients the opportunity to continue their work by providing funds for use at a Kavli-affiliated institution on a temporary basis, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 2 years. Scholars must be actively engaged in basic research in one of these four fields: astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, or theoretical physics.
Scholars must be hosted by an individual or organization that is or has received funding from The Kavli Foundation and/or at a Kavli Institute. Selected Scholars may receive up to $100,000 per year for up to two years. The Kavli Foundation cannot assist with visas, and all administrative overhead will be the responsibility of the host organization.
The Kavli Foundation invites applications from Kavli affiliates (Kavli Institute members, Kavli Prize laureates, current recipients of Kavli Exploration Awards, or other affiliations) 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. Nomination of scientists who are in the earlier stages of their professional careers (postdoc, junior faculty) is particularly encouraged.
A member or director of one of the twenty Kavli Institutes may nominate an eligible candidate during the open call, and reviews will be performed by The Kavli Foundation in cohorts. While multiple individuals may be nominated from a single institution, an Institution may have no more than one active Kavli Scholar except under special circumstances.
How to Apply
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact The Kavli Foundation in advance of submitting an application with questions or to verify eligibility (see contact information below). Only applications submitted through the online portal will be considered. Click the APPLY button to access and submit an application. Be prepared to provide:
- Nominator information
- Nominee information
- Requested duration of award (in months)
- Kavli Affiliated Sponsor information: A Kavli Institute or host university must be prepared to approve a grant.
- A Kavli institute director(s) should be aware of the proposal and should provide a Letter of Support.
- Nominations for hosting a Scholar may come from another Kavli-Affiliated individual, but a Kavli Institute or host University administrative authority must provide a Letter of Support if the proposed work will be done at a host organization other than a Kavli Institute
- Description of the Nominee’s situation, qualifications, and research area (1000 word limit)
- CV and Bio for Nominee (for upload)
- Budget - Requested amount, duration and a short justification. A detailed budget is not required (200 word limit)
- Indicate if any matching funds will be available from another source, such as an academic department or other funder
- Indicate what specific funding or capacity has been disrupted
- For student or postdoctoral applicants: A Letter of Support from the advisor or PI should be attached
Timeline
Nominations may be made on a rolling basis, and reviewed and awarded in cohorts twice a year, with the total number and quality of applications determining the number of award recipients. Notification of award typically will be provided within 3-4 weeks after review phases.
For any questions, contact The Kavli Foundation at science@kavlifoundation.org with an email title including the award campaign and year: “Kavli Scholar Award [YEAR]”
Kavli Scholars
The Kavli Scholars program provides honorific grant support to exceptional scientists whose research for funding has been disrupted by unexpected challenges. The grant award offers recipients the opportunity to continue their work by providing funds for use at a Kavli-affiliated institution on a temporary basis, anywhere from 6 months to a maximum of 2 years. Scholars must be actively engaged in basic research in one of these four fields: astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, or theoretical physics.
Scholars must be hosted by an individual or organization that is or has received funding from The Kavli Foundation and/or at a Kavli Institute. Selected Scholars may receive up to $100,000 per year for up to two years. The Kavli Foundation cannot assist with visas, and all administrative overhead will be the responsibility of the host organization.
The Kavli Foundation invites applications from Kavli affiliates (Kavli Institute members, Kavli Prize laureates, current recipients of Kavli Exploration Awards, or other affiliations) 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. Nomination of scientists who are in the earlier stages of their professional careers (postdoc, junior faculty) is particularly encouraged.
A member or director of one of the twenty Kavli Institutes may nominate an eligible candidate during the open call, and reviews will be performed by The Kavli Foundation in cohorts. While multiple individuals may be nominated from a single institution, an Institution may have no more than one active Kavli Scholar except under special circumstances.
How to Apply
Potential applicants are encouraged to contact The Kavli Foundation in advance of submitting an application with questions or to verify eligibility (see contact information below). Only applications submitted through the online portal will be considered. Click the APPLY button to access and submit an application. Be prepared to provide:
- Nominator information
- Nominee information
- Requested duration of award (in months)
- Kavli Affiliated Sponsor information: A Kavli Institute or host university must be prepared to approve a grant.
- A Kavli institute director(s) should be aware of the proposal and should provide a Letter of Support.
- Nominations for hosting a Scholar may come from another Kavli-Affiliated individual, but a Kavli Institute or host University administrative authority must provide a Letter of Support if the proposed work will be done at a host organization other than a Kavli Institute
- Description of the Nominee’s situation, qualifications, and research area (1000 word limit)
- CV and Bio for Nominee (for upload)
- Budget - Requested amount, duration and a short justification. A detailed budget is not required (200 word limit)
- Indicate if any matching funds will be available from another source, such as an academic department or other funder
- Indicate what specific funding or capacity has been disrupted
- For student or postdoctoral applicants: A Letter of Support from the advisor or PI should be attached
Timeline
Nominations may be made on a rolling basis, and reviewed and awarded in cohorts twice a year, with the total number and quality of applications determining the number of award recipients. Notification of award typically will be provided within 3-4 weeks after review phases.
For any questions, contact The Kavli Foundation at science@kavlifoundation.org with an email title including the award campaign and year: “Kavli Scholar Award [YEAR]”