The Academy of Sciences traces its origin to Colbert's plan to create a general academy. He chose a small group of scholars who met on 22 December 1666 in the King's library, … See more

Although the academy still exists today, after World War I, the reputation and status of the academy was largely questioned. One factor behind its decline was the development … See more

The Academic Standing Committees and Working Parties prepare the advice notes, policy statements and the Academic Reports. Some have a statutory remit, such as the Select Committee, the Committee for International Affairs and the Committee for … See more

The following are incomplete lists of the officers of the academy. See also Category:Officers of the French Academy of Sciences See more

The most direct involvement of the government in the affairs of the institute came in the initial nomination of members in 1795, but as its members nominated constituted only one third of the membership and most of these had previously been … See more

Today the academy is one of five academies comprising the Institut de France. Its members are elected for life. Currently, there are 150 full members, 300 corresponding members, and 120 foreign associates. They are divided into two scientific groups: the See more

Each year, the Academy of Sciences distributes about 80 prizes. These include:
• Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Pierre Curie Polish-French … See more