International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities

The International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities known as CORE Academy, headquartered in Hong Kong, is an interdisciplinary, non-governmental, non-profit scientific organization.^[1] The organization is committed to recognizing outstanding academic achievements, promoting global academic cooperation, and advancing knowledge for the benefit of humanity.^[2][3]

International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities

Abbreviation	CORE Academy
Formation	2010s
Type	Nonprofit organization
Focus	Sciences and Humanities
Headquarters	Hong Kong
Membership	~200 Fellows and 500 Affiliated Members
Key people	Herbert Gleiter, Hans Thybo, Asad M. Madni, Artem Oganov, Shavkat Ayupov, Daya Reddy, Philip Withers, Shu Chien, Kadambot Siddique
Main organ	Council, Academic Committee, Executive Board
Website	https://coreacad.org/

Fellowship and Nomination

The International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities follows a merit-based process for the election of Fellows. Nominations may be made by current Fellows or recommended by members of the Academic Committee, and require the support of existing Fellows. Candidates' academic records undergo a preliminary review, followed by evaluation from two Fellows who assess the quality and impact of the work. The Academic Committee then considers the overall scholarly contribution before the final decision is approved by the Board.^[4]

Election to the Academy's Fellowship is regarded as an internationally recognized academic honor, reflecting distinction in research, education, or leadership across the sciences and humanities.^[5] The process is conducted under confidentiality to ensure impartiality, fairness, and integrity.^[6]

Operations

The Academy operates as an independent non-profit organization. Its management and decision-making are guided by principles of academic autonomy and are not associated with private interests or political positions.^[7] Financial support is derived from multiple sources, including membership dues, grants from international charitable foundations, funding from academic collaborations, and contributions from professional associations.^[8]

Affiliated Institutions

The International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities (CORE Academy) maintains several affiliated institutions that support its research and international cooperation activities.^[9]

Its principal affiliate, the Ke Rui Academy, serves as the Academy's research institute, coordinating interdisciplinary studies and applied research across science, technology, and the humanities. The Academy has also established specialized centers and joint research institutes with partner institutions worldwide, such as the CORE Scientific Center for Artificial Intelligence (AI Institute), which focuses on artificial intelligence research, digital transformation, and computational innovation. These affiliated bodies contribute to the Academy's goal of fostering international research collaboration and advancing knowledge across disciplines. ^[10]