Kavli Institute Collaboration Kickstarter (KICK) Grants
Forecasted
The Kavli Institute Collaboration Kickstarter (KICK) Grants support interdisciplinary research collaborations between members of different Kavli Institutes, funded by The Kavli Foundation.
Funder: The Kavli Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$120,000 per project; duration 1–10 months; typically one award per KI per year
Summary: Supports new collaborative research or public engagement projects between members of different Kavli Institutes, encouraging interdisciplinary partnerships.
Key Information: Open only to current Kavli Institute members; proposals must involve at least two different Kavli Institutes.
Description
The Kavli Institute Collaboration Kickstarter (KICK) Grants are designed to catalyze new collaborations between scientists at different Kavli Institutes. These grants provide moderate support for innovative research, scholarly pursuits, or public engagement projects that require expertise beyond a single institution. KICK Grants aim to foster interdisciplinary initiatives, such as short-term research residencies, seed funding for cross-institute projects, pilot studies bridging experimental and theoretical work, and public engagement activities involving multiple Kavli Institutes. The goal is to spark fresh ideas and meaningful scientific partnerships that would not otherwise be possible within individual institutes.
