The Kavli Prize
The Kavli Prizes recognize scientists for pioneering advances in our understanding of existence at its biggest, smallest, and most complex scales.
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The Kavli Prize is presented every two years in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. Each of the three international prizes consists of $1 million (U.S.). Laureates are chosen by committees whose members are recommended by six of the world’s most renowned science societies and academies. Winners receive gold medals in Oslo, Norway, in a ceremony presided over by His Majesty King Harald. A banquet takes place at Oslo’s famed City Hall.
The Kavli Prize in Astrophysics is awarded for outstanding achievement in advancing our knowledge and understanding of the origin, evolution, and properties of the universe.
The Kavli Prize in Nanoscience is awarded for outstanding achievement in the science and application of the unique physical, chemical, and biological properties of atomic, molecular, macromolecular, and cellular structures and systems that are manifest in the nanometer scale.
The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience is awarded for outstanding achievement in advancing our knowledge and understanding of the brain and nervous system.
Winners of the Kavli Prize 2018:
- Astrophysics: Ewine van Dishoeck
- Nanoscience: Emmanuelle Charpentier, Jennifer A. Doudna and Virginijus Šikšnys
- Neuroscience: A. James Hudspeth, Robert Fettiplace and Christine Petit
The Kavli Prize is a partnership between The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, The Kavli Foundation (United States), and The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research.
The Kavli Foundation
The Kavli Foundation is dedicated to the goals of advancing science for the benefit of humanity and promoting increased public understanding and support for scientists and their work.
Fred Kavli
Fred Kavli (1927-2013), founder and benefactor of The Kavli Foundation, was a Norwegian-born U.S. citizen, physicist, entrepreneur, business leader, innovator, and philanthropist. He was dedicated to supporting research and education that has a positive, long-term impact on the human condition.
