We are the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science for the benefit of humanity. The Royal Society is defined by the principles of open, transparent, decision making based on scientific evidence.

The Royal Society, formally The Royal Society of London for Improving Natural Knowledge, is a learned society and the United Kingdom's national academy of sciences. [1]

The Royal Society provides a range of grant schemes to support the UK scientific community and foster collaboration between UK based and overseas scientists.

The Royal Society provides a range of grant schemes to support the UK scientific community and foster collaboration between UK based and overseas scientists.

Mar 5, 2025 · Royal Society, the oldest national scientific society in the world and the leading national organization for the promotion of scientific research in Britain. The Royal Society originated on November 28, 1660, when 12 men met after a lecture at Gresham College, London, by Christopher Wren (then

The Royal Society is a society for science and scientists. [1] . It was founded in 1660 by Charles II. It is the oldest society of its kind still in existence. A Royal Charter, on 15 July 1662, created "The Royal Society of London". Lord Brouncker was the first President, and Robert Hooke was Curator of Experiments.

Fellowship of the Royal Society (FRS, ForMemRS and HonFRS) is an award granted by the Fellows of the Royal Society of London to individuals who have made a "substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge, including mathematics, engineering science, and medical science".

Advancing excellence, connecting chemical scientists and shaping the future of the chemical sciences for the benefit of humanity.

Sep 25, 2023 · The Royal Society was founded in 1662 to promote scientific research and increase our knowledge of the natural world. With royal patronage and a stellar membership of great minds, the society quickly gained international recognition for its work.

Learn how the Royal Society is run, its strategic priorities, and how its members are elected by and from the fellowship.