The Academy Hassan II of Science and Technology was initiated by His Majesty the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI, on 18 May 18 2006. It is composed of national resident members and associate foreign members in equal number, and corresponding members who serve a four-year term of office, renewable once. All fellows are selected on merit and for outstanding scientific and technological contributions. The main aim of the Academy is to promote science and technology and scientific practice in Morocco and contribute to the international scientific common knowledge. The Academy also financially supports fundamental and applied research projects of national significance. It also provides independent advice to the national authorities on scientific policy and scientific research and scholarship issues of national importance and informs the public on scientific, technological and ethical matters.