The Academy was originally established as a graduate organization at the University of Mississippi in 1974, under the full title of "The American Academy for Chivalric Research". It remained a student society for several years under the leadership of the noted musician and composer Dr. Parks Grant.

Today, the learned society is internationally based and has members in over 25 countries. The Academy is self-governing and independent but has ties with other learned societies around the world. The society has several sections of membership, including: Senior Academician (F.I.A.S.R.), Academician (M.I.A.S.R.) and Associate (A.I.A.S.R.). There is also a section for Patrons/Friends of the Academy.

All levels are by invitation only. The Academy's main goal is to provide a scholarly avenue through which individuals may meet and discuss research interests (natural sciences, social sciences, religious studies, arts, humanities, medicine, environmental sciences and alternative sciences) and provide papers, books and information on the aforementioned topics.

If you are a scholar or scientist and wish to join the IAPSR please read the FAQ section. You can afterwards contact us through our online contact form for membership. Your must be proposed by two Academicians or a member of the Membership Committee. Membership is free but we do expect donations. As a member you will have the privilege to publish articles and other works on the IAPSR website. Some works cannot be accessed by the general public but only by IAPSR members.

Carl Edwin Lindgren, DEd, FCP, FWAAS, FRAS