The Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution sanctioned the establishment of the Academy of Sciences of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1987. The main bodies of the Academy are: president of the Islamic Republic of Iran in his capacity as the presidency, General Body, president of the Academy, Scientific Council and secretary of the Academy. The Academy has three types of members: Fellows, Associates and Honorary. At present, the academy has 48 Fellows, 82 Associates and 4 Honorary members.