Full Name: | Avicenna Scientific and Cultural Foundation |
Formation: | January 26, 2005 |
Established: | --> |
Founding Location: | Iran |
Location City: | Hamedan |
Location Country: | Iran |
Location City2: | Paris |
Location Country2: | France |
Coordinates: | 34.7914°N 48.5133°W |
Avicenna Scientific and Cultural Foundation is a non-profit non-governmental institution whose focus is on the life and works of the Persian polymath Abū ʿAlī al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAbd Allāh ibn Al-Hasan ibn Ali ibn Sīnā (Avicenna or Ibn Sina).[1] The foundation showcases his character and work, honoring his universal position, encouraging national and international researchers to produce distinguished works, as well as enhancing cultural and scientific activities.[2] [3]
The president of the foundation holds the highest-ranking executive post and is elected by the board of trustees as well as the order of the board of trustees' secretary for a four-year term, which can be renewed for another term.