What's new General Election 2019: read our manifesto on science that works for society, and watch the science hustings with Stephen Metcalfe, Chi Onwurah and Sam Gyimah.
Events and lectures See the 2019 Milner Award Lecture given by Professor Eugene Myers: Towards the genomic footprints of life. Monday 2 December from 6.30pm. 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 See the 2019 Milner Award Lecture given by Professor Eugene Myers: Towards the genomic footprints of life. Monday 2 December from 6.30pm.
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 Planetarium wins the Royal Society’s Young People’s Book Prize 2019 with a stellar fusion of art and science. 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 Planetarium wins the Royal Society’s Young People’s Book Prize 2019 with a stellar fusion of art and science.
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
Fellowship Royal Society analysis has found evidence UK science is suffering amidst Brexit uncertainty. 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 Royal Society analysis has found evidence UK science is suffering amidst Brexit uncertainty.
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 briefing documents on the implications of a variety of aspects of climate change for UK policymakers. 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 briefing documents on the implications of a variety of aspects of climate change for UK policymakers.
Science policy We provide independent, timely and evidence-based scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. Explore the topics we work on
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 Closed: Thursday 12 December 2019 Wednesday 18 December 2019 – Friday 3 January 2020 inclusive