Science in Action

More than 75% of our annual expenditure is devoted to grant and fellowship schemes. The Society currently supports nearly 600 leading scientists working in the UK as Research Fellows, including 18 of the worlds most distinguished researchers as Research Professors, 4 of whom are Nobel Laureates.

It would be impossible to include them all – but to demonstrate the practical support we are already giving to scientists, we have included some examples.

Professor Kay Davies FRS, CBE University of Oxford Taking the first steps to tackle Muscular Dystrophy

Dr Semali Perera, Department of Chemical Engineering University of Bath Developing new technology to help reduce global warming

Professor Sir Alec Jeffreys FRS, University of Leicester Creating a revolution in forensic investigation by discovering the hidden data in our DNA

Dr Emily Holmes, University of Oxford Developing treatment innovations  for mental health conditions such as depression and Post Traumatic Stress disorder.

Professor Steve Howdle, University of Nottingham Making the chemical industry greener and safer – and  producing better, purer products.