About The Academy

Introduction & History

Founding and Purpose

The Lebanese Academy was established by governmental Decree No. 8376 dated 10/9/2021, Notices and Notifications No. 268, and formally launched in 2022 by a group of six Lebanese scholars committed to building a platform that champions merit, impact, and intellectual leadership. Their founding vision was to create a national academy that is inclusive, globally connected, and focused purely on academic excellence, leadership, and service to society.

Born at a time of national crisis and institutional fragility, the Academy was envisioned as a response to Lebanon’s urgent need for independent, merit-based, and unifying academic leadership. It brings together leading Lebanese and Lebanese-descended scholars, artists, scientists, and thinkers—across disciplines and continents—whose work embodies the ideals of knowledge, creativity, and public responsibility.

Mission, Vision, and Values

Our Mission

To advance knowledge and foster meaningful innovation by honoring and supporting outstanding Lebanese academics and thinkers, and by providing an independent platform for thought leadership, scientific dialogue, and cultural exchange.

Our Vision

To serve as Lebanon’s national academy of excellence—uniting scholars across fields, promoting research and scholarship, and inspiring a new era of academic and cultural leadership that transcends crisis and shapes a better future.

Our Core Values

• Merit and Integrity – Membership is based on achievement, not affiliation.

• Impact and Responsibility – Scholarship must drive progress and public good.

• Collaboration and Dialogue – Interdisciplinary and international exchange is central.

• Inclusion and Belonging – Lebanese academics across the globe have a shared home