The Kavli Foundation is a non-profit philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of humanity, promoting public understanding of scientific research, and supporting scientists and their work. The Foundation supports a community of excellence in neuroscience, nanoscience, astrophysics, and theoretical physics through prodigious Kavli Institutes, groundbreaking meetings and initiatives, and prestigious million-dollar Kavli Prizes. The Kavli Foundation community extends to leaders in science, communications and journalism, governmental leaders and is broadening to include those who support public engagement with scientist