Funding & Partnerships

Funding

The Lebanese Academy operates as an independent, merit-based institution. Its activities are sustained primarily through membership dues and donations from individuals, organizations, and philanthropic partners who share its mission of advancing science, scholarship, and culture in Lebanon and beyond.

This model ensures intellectual independence and allows the Academy to pursue programs that serve the public good — supporting research recognition, policy dialogue, and cultural exchange without external influence.

All contributions directly support the Academy’s core activities, including:

Organizing scientific symposia, cultural dialogues, and public lectures.
Supporting young researchers and emerging scholars through mentorship and outreach initiatives.
Publishing reports, proceedings, and educational resources that promote evidence-based discourse.
Strengthening Lebanon’s international representation within global scientific and scholarly networks.

The Academy upholds principles of transparency and accountability in all financial matters. Annual reports summarize the use of funds and outcomes of supported initiatives.

Partnerships

The Lebanese Academy maintains partnerships and affiliations with international organizations that share its commitment to advancing knowledge and promoting science as a global public good.

The Academy is a member of the International Science Council (ISC), joining a global network of scientific organizations dedicated to strengthening the connections between science, policy, and society.

The Academy also holds provisional membership in the Association of Academies and Societies of Sciences in Asia (AASSA), a regional network of academies and scientific societies across Asia and Oceania. This affiliation opens opportunities for scientific exchange, collaborative initiatives, and regional cooperation.

It also collaborates with The World Academy of Sciences (TWAS) to support scientific exchange, mentorship, and opportunities for researchers in Lebanon and the wider region.

The Academy engages in dialogue with regional and international academies, scientific councils, and artistic and cultural bodies to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, joint programs, and shared advocacy for research, education, and creativity.

Institutions and individuals interested in partnerships or collaborative initiatives are warmly invited to contact the Academy at info@lebacademy.org.lb.