LEGAL DISCLAIMER
International Scientific Research Foundation, France
This Legal Disclaimer and Accreditation Statement governs the use of the website, programs, services, and academic recognitions offered by International Scientific Research Foundation, France. By accessing this website or applying to any program, including the Honorary PhD Degree Program, users acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agreed to the terms outlined herein.
Nature of Honorary Degrees
The Honorary PhD Degree awarded by International Scientific Research Foundation, France is a ceremonial and honorary academic distinction. It is conferred in recognition of exceptional professional achievement, societal contribution, leadership, innovation, or humanitarian service. An Honorary Doctorate is not equivalent to a research-based or coursework-based PhD, and it does not represent completion of formal doctoral studies.
Recipients of an Honorary PhD are entitled to use the designation “Doctor (Honorary)” or “Dr. (Hon.)” strictly in accordance with ethical and transparent practices. The honorary title must not be misrepresented as an earned academic research qualification.
No Academic or Professional Licensure Claim
The Honorary PhD degree does not:
- Grant eligibility for academic faculty appointments where a research PhD is mandatory
- Confer rights to supervise doctoral research
- Replace statutory or professional licenses
- Automatically qualify recipients for government, regulatory, or professional accreditation
Eligibility for employment, licensure, or professional practice remains subject to the rules and regulations of the relevant national or international authorities.
Institutional Status & Academic Framework
International Scientific Research Foundation, France operates as an independent international academic and recognition institution, inspired by European intellectual traditions and global academic practices. The institution functions through internal academic councils, advisory boards, and honorary selection committees to ensure ethical recognition and procedural integrity.
The institution is not a state-funded public university, nor does it claim automatic equivalence with nationally regulated degree-granting universities unless explicitly stated. Programs offered are designed for academic recognition, professional acknowledgment, and intellectual association.
Accreditation & Recognition Clarification
Honorary degrees are not subject to conventional accreditation frameworks that apply to taught or research degrees. Accreditation requirements vary by country and jurisdiction. Users, applicants, and recipients are advised to independently verify acceptance, recognition, or use of honorary degrees.