EVENTS Join a panel of experts on our YouTube channel as they discuss the so-called just transition and, as society emerges into the “new normal”, the opportunity we are presented with for a fair green recovery - 29 October 2020 at 6pm.
COVID-19 Read more about the Royal Society's work on COVID-19, and how scientists and researchers are working together across the globe to help us better understand it. 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
COVID-19 Read more about the Royal Society's work on COVID-19, and how scientists and researchers are working together across the globe to help us better understand it.
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
Black History Month 2020 For Black History Month 2020 we are highlighting previously unrecognised contributions of Black individuals and peoples to the history of science. Science policy We provide independent, timely and evidence-based scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. Explore the topics we work on
Black History Month 2020 For Black History Month 2020 we are highlighting previously unrecognised contributions of Black individuals and peoples to the history of science.
Science policy We provide independent, timely and evidence-based scientific advice to UK, European and international decision makers. Explore the topics we work on
Nuclear Cogeneration policy briefing This policy briefing considers how the use of nuclear energy could be expanded to make the most of the energy produced. 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
Nuclear Cogeneration policy briefing This policy briefing considers how the use of nuclear energy could be expanded to make the most of the energy produced.
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
Young People's Book Prize This year's Royal Society Young People’s Book Prize shortlist revealed. 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
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
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 The building closed on Wednesday 18 March and will remain closed until further notice.