What's new Discover the winners of 24 medals and awards. The annual prizes recognise exceptional researchers who make outstanding contributions to science.
Fellowship Venki Ramakrishnan, Paul Nurse and Martin Rees: ‘trashing relationships with the EU and member states will jeopardise global scientific progress’. 1600 Fellows Fellows and Foreign Members are elected for life by their peers on the basis of excellence in science. Who was elected in 2017? 356 years old The Society was founded on 28 November 1660. Learn more about the Fellowship
Fellowship Venki Ramakrishnan, Paul Nurse and Martin Rees: ‘trashing relationships with the EU and member states will jeopardise global scientific progress’.
1600 Fellows Fellows and Foreign Members are elected for life by their peers on the basis of excellence in science. Who was elected in 2017? 356 years old The Society was founded on 28 November 1660. Learn more about the Fellowship
Topics & Policy Find answers to common questions about Brexit and research, and see all of the Society's research, statements and blogs on the impact of Brexit. Science policy We provide independent, timely and evidence-based scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. Explore the topics we work on
Topics & Policy Find answers to common questions about Brexit and research, and see all of the Society's research, statements and blogs on the impact of Brexit.
Science policy We provide independent, timely and evidence-based scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. Explore the topics we work on
Events and lectures Find out about the events, scientific meetings and exhibitions held by the Royal Society, and catch up on videos of past lectures. c.50 public events each year Popular science talks, prize lectures, exhibitions and festivals bring cutting-edge science to the public. View upcoming events c.40 scientific meetings each year Bringing together scientists from around the world to present and discuss new research in all areas of science. See the programme
Events and lectures Find out about the events, scientific meetings and exhibitions held by the Royal Society, and catch up on videos of past lectures.
c.50 public events each year Popular science talks, prize lectures, exhibitions and festivals bring cutting-edge science to the public. View upcoming events c.40 scientific meetings each year Bringing together scientists from around the world to present and discuss new research in all areas of science. See the programme
Grants, Schemes and Awards A shortlist of six fantastic books will be voted on by young people from all across the UK for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2018. Grants £53.49m awarded in 2015/16 Funding sources include government grants, donations and legacies. Explore the grants Awards 1731 Copley Medal first awarded Along with the oldest scientific prize in the world, we administer 30 more prestigious awards. Find out more
Grants, Schemes and Awards A shortlist of six fantastic books will be voted on by young people from all across the UK for the Royal Society Young People's Book Prize 2018.
Grants £53.49m awarded in 2015/16 Funding sources include government grants, donations and legacies. Explore the grants Awards 1731 Copley Medal first awarded Along with the oldest scientific prize in the world, we administer 30 more prestigious awards. Find out more
Journals Explore our journals We publish journals across the entire range of science. Find out more about how to read and submit articles. Open access We support open access and all our journals are fully compliant with funder mandates.
Collections Library & digital archives Explore the history of science through our rare and intriguing collection of books, archives, paintings, images and artefacts. Library opening hours 10am - 5pm, Monday to Friday