The New York Academy of Sciences
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States501-1000 Employees
The New York Academy of Sciences is a long-established nonprofit organization based in New York City, New York, founded in 1817. It stands among the United States' oldest scientific institutions and functions as a convening platform for researchers, educators, and policymakers. The academy advances scientific research, education, and policy to address societal challenges, supported by a global membership of more than 20,000 people in 100+ countries and a governance structure that includes a President's Council with Nobel Laureates and a Board of Governors drawn from business, academia, and philanthropy. The organization operates at the intersection of research, education, and policy, fostering collaboration among scientists and other stakeholders to translate discoveries into societal solutions. In 2026, it partnered with the Leon Levy Foundation to launch the 2026 cohort of Leon Levy Scholars in Neuroscience.