The Leonardo da Vinci Society is a cultural organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We organize numerous events to highlight the importance of Italian history and culture, and the worldwide contributions of Italians.
LEONARDO DA VINCI AWARDS 2026
for Early Career Scientists and Scholars
in
1) Life Sciences
2) Humanities and Arts
3) Mathematical & Physical Sciences, and Engineering
Call for Applications
Deadline: October 15th, 2026
The Leonardo da Vinci Society and the Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation (ISSNAF) Bay Area Chapter are seeking applications for the Leonardo Award 2026. This award was established in 2019 on the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death to recognize the outstanding contributions of Italian/Italian American early career researchers/scholars working in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Scientists and scholars conducting research in any field are encouraged to apply. The winners will be presented with an award certificate and a monetary prize of $1,000 at The Leonardo da Vinci Gala on December 16th, 2026.
Wednesday, October 21th, 2026 - 7:00-8:30pm (TBC)
Stanford University - Toyon Hall
455 Arguello Way, Stanford, CA 94305
In collaboration with:
Consulate General of Italy, San Francisco
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, San Francisco
Stanford University Department of French and Italian
Free Admission | Registration Required
Donations would be greatly appreciated
Colpi di Maschera
(in Italian)
EVENTS
We organize events to highlight the importance of Italian history and culture, and the worldwide contributions of Italians. The events focus on art, architecture, music, food and literature.
AWARDS
Every year, in collaboration with the Italian Scientists and Scholars of North America Foundation, 3 young researchers/entrepreneurs will be chosen as recipients of the Leonardo Awards.
MEMBERSHIP
Membership is open to all who love Italy and wish to learn more about this wonderful country and its culture. Join us and experience for yourself a little bit of Italy right here in Bay Area.
Membership is open to all who love Italy and wish to learn more about this wonderful country and its culture. Recently we have made a concerted effort to attract younger members by adding programs more focused on international contributions from Italian entrepreneurs, particularly in science and technology. This is very much in the spirit of Leonardo’s interests and inventions.
Come join us for a fun and lively exploration of all things wonderfully Italian.
Begin your Italian cultural adventure with us!
Regular Admission
$80/annual for single | $140/annual for couple
Student & Under 25
$35/annual for single | $70/annual for couple
