What's new Pioneer of microbiome research Professor Jeffrey Gordon wins the Royal Society’s prestigious Copley Medal
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
Fellowship Professor Ulrike Tillmann and Professor Brian Foster have been appointed to serve as Vice-Presidents of the Royal Society. 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 Professor Ulrike Tillmann and Professor Brian Foster have been appointed to serve as Vice-Presidents of the Royal Society.
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
Grants, Schemes and Awards Applications are now open for FLAIR Fellowships for talented African early career researchers. 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 Applications are now open for FLAIR Fellowships for talented African early career researchers.
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
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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
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