The Blavatnik Funds:
Fueling Impact at Harvard and Beyond

The exceptional generosity of Len Blavatnik and the Blavatnik Family Foundation has fueled transformational change at Harvard. As an alumnus, advisor, and partner, Len Blavatnik has a keen sense of the achievements and discoveries that are made possible through investment in the University’s most promising people and ideas.

But perhaps more inspiring is the fact that this impact is spreading well beyond the gates of Harvard. Beneficiaries of Blavatnik funds change the world, whether they are the CEOs of tomorrow, entrepreneurs at the intersection of science and business, artists who challenge us to consider new perspectives, or leading researchers focused on solving humanity’s most intractable health challenges.

This portal showcases the far-reaching results of philanthropic investment from Len Blavatnik and the Blavatnik Family Foundation at Harvard University and beyond. The Harvard community is deeply grateful to Len Blavatnik and the Blavatnik Family Foundation, and we look forward to updating this platform with new game-changing discoveries and advancements in the years to come.

Key Dates

Upcoming:

  • Fall 2024 HMS Board of Fellows Meeting: October 31, 2024

Past Programs:

  • COUR Annual Symposium: April 19–20, 2024
  • Spring 2024 HMS Board of Fellows Meeting: April 4, 2024
  • Spring 2024 Global Advisory Council Zoom with Interim President Garber and David Rubenstein: March 28, 2024
  • Global Advisory Council Annual Meeting: October 26–27, 2023
  • Fall 2023 HMS Board of Fellows Meeting: October 5, 2023