International Academy for the Promotion of Scientific Research

The Academy was originally established as a graduate organization at the University of Mississippi in 1974. It remained a student society for several years under the leadership of the noted musician and composer Dr. Parks Grant. Drs. Joseph Bruening and Allen Cabaniss also took occasional roles in developing the Academy. Today, the learned society is internationally based and has members in over 25 countries. The Academy is self-governing and independent but has ties with other learned societies around the world. The society has several sections of membership, including: Academician,  Associate and Friend.  All academic levels are by invitation only. The Academy's main goal is to provide a scholarly avenue through which individuals may meet and discuss research interests (natural sciences, social sciences, religious studies, arts, humanities, medicine, environmental and alternative sciences) and provide papers, books and information on the aforementioned topics. There are no annual dues for inactive Fellows or members). In 2005, the American Society (1974) and the American Academy (2002) combined to form the International Academy for the Promotion of Scientific Research (Netherlands/ USA). This decision was made in an attempt to create a more scholarly society with higher requirements for entry and retaining membership. Members may be removed due to lack of scholarly/academic progress or acts of fraud.

Newsletter and Lapel Badge

The International Academy for the Promotion of Scientific Research BioPages are offered annually to active Academy members. Also active members (those paying a membership due or donation of $50.00) in the Academy may receive an annual copy of the Academy's newsletter, journal, extensive biographical listings, other documents, pin and certificate. Active members will also received a reduced rate for all annual Podcast conferences. Earlier conferences have been held in Memphis, Tennessee; London, England; Oxford, Mississippi; Madras, India; Dallas, Texas and Edinburgh, Scotland. See our new list of DVDs. Active members may also receive a Cloisonne membership lapel pin. "The high luster and durability of Cloisonne is an ancient art that requires meticulous hand-crafted detailing. Your custom designed pin is hand-filled with colored cloisonne pastes and then kiln-fired at very high temperatures. After firing, each pin is hand-polished and plated resulting in an exquisite piece of jewelry." Pins are designed by the noted heraldist, Academician Sergei Oudman. Lapel pins are $25.00. Contact Sergei for your pins.. Only Fellows may purchase pins or cuff links.

Membership Update

After December 2006, Academicians, wishing to propose candidates should request an application. The Membership Committee will meet in January and June to elect members. Sections include: Section I Arts Section II Humanities Section III Natural Sciences Section IV Medicine Section V Environmental and Alternative Sciences Section VI Social Sciences Section VII Religious Studies

Membership Procedure

Candidates must be proposed by two Academicians of the Academy. Guideline are determined by the Membership Committee to ascertain the number of elections to be held in each section per year. Nomination papers signed by the Academicians must contain a copy of the candidates' biographical sketch, reasons for election and a list of his/her principal publications. These documents are provided by proposing Academicians.

Affiliations of the Academy

Member

* CARA (Committee) - Medieval Academy of America
* Macedonian Heraldry Society
* Serbian Genealogical Society

Contributing Scholarly Societies

* H-NET, Michigan State University (Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service Code)

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