Kavli Scholars

The Kavli Scholars program supports exceptional scientists whose research has been disrupted by unexpected challenges, by providing an opportunity to continue their work in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience, neuroscience, or theoretical physics.
Nominations are invited by Kavli-affiliated individuals, such as members of Kavli Institutes, Kavli Prize laureates, or currently-funded grant recipients. Selected Kavli Scholars receive funding for up to two years. Learn more about the program and nomination process through our grant application portal.

"Scholars transitioning to a new work environment can have a life-changing impact. Fortunately, we can help this talent continue their important research." -Cynthia Friend, President and CEO of The Kavli Foundation

Javier A. Rodriguez-Casariego

Host: Dr. Eve Marder

Institution: Florida International University

Research area: Neural epigenetic mechanisms for inherited responses to environmental factors

Scholarship term: 2025-2027

Courtney R. McDermott

Host: Dr. Bianca Jones Marlin

Institution: Kavli Institute for Brain Science, Columbia University

Research area: Early life stress and its effect on neural circuit formation and function

Scholarship term: 2025-2026

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Jennifer Merritt

Host: Dr. Andrés Bendesky

Institution: Kavli Institute for Brain Science, Columbia University

Research area: Molecular evolution of steroid hormone signaling and its impact on behavior

Scholarship term: 2025-2026

Oleksandr Trybrat

Host: Drs. Alexander Katz and Peidong Yang

Institution: Kavli Energy NanoScience Institute, University of California, Berkeley

Research area: Crosslinked surface polymers grafted on porous oxide supports

Scholarship term: 2025-2026

Oleksandr Trybrat

Vladyslav Kim

Host: Dr. Vladyslav Vyazovskiy

Institution: Kavli Institute for Nanoscience Discovery, Oxford University

Research area: Time perception and sleep homeostasis

Scholarship term: 2023 - 2025

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Mykyta Kliapets

Host: Kavli Prize Laureate Conny Aerts

Institution: KU Leuven in Belgium

Research area: Novel machine learning applications in astrophysics

Scholarship term: 2023-2025

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Kavli Scholars Alumni