The Kavli Prize is an international award given to outstanding researchers in the fields of nanoscience, astrophysics, and neuroscience. It is awarded by the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.
The Kavli Prize laureates will deliver their prize lectures on 2 September. The lectures are free, but require registration in advance.
The Kavli Prize in Astrophysics
Sara Seager (Canada/USA) and David Charbonneau (Canada/USA) received the prize for their discovery of exoplanets and characterisation of their atmospheres. The researchers have developed methods for detecting different atomic species in planetary atmospheres, and for measuring infrared thermal radiation.
- Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Science Library, Vilhelm Bjerknes Building, Blindern Campus
The Kavli Prize in Nanoscience
Robert S. Langer (USA), Armand Paul Alivisatos (USA), and Chad A. Mirkin (USA) have revolutionised the field of nanomedicine by demonstrating how nanotechnology can advance biomedical research and practice. Their discoveries have laid the foundation for the development of treatments, vaccines, and diagnostics.
- Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Research Park, Gaustadalléen 21
The Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
Nancy Kanwisher (USA), Doris Tsao (USA), and Winrich Freiwald (Germany) have discovered a specialized brain system for face recognition. Their discoveries have provided the basis for further research on how the processing of visual information is linked to other cognitive functions.
- Time: 10 AM - 12 PM
- Location: Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, Sognsvannsveien 20
About Fred Kavli and the Kavli Prize
Norwegian-born entrepreneur and philanthropist Fred Kavli brought his curiosity for science's small, big, and complex mysteries from Eresfjord in Romsdal to the United States.
There, he established The Kavli Foundation, which works to advance science. The foundation, led by Fred Kavli, initiated the creation of the Kavli Prize in 2005.
Winners in each category are awarded a medal, a diploma, and the sum of of 1 million US dollars to be shared. The Kavli Foundation provides the prize money.
The Kavli Prize is a collaboration between The Kavli Foundation, the Ministry of Education and Research, and the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.