Organisational Membership

• We run a variety of courses and workshops and online training — these are offered at a discounted rate of up to 50% for staff and members of our Full Member Organisations
• We offer free event approval for CPD purposes – suitable for one-off events, workshops, and conferences
• Discounted fee for training course approval
• Wider representation through the RSB's membership of other organisations and coalitions
• Member Organisations' newsletter – monthly email containing updates on RSB and Member Organisation activities and other news of interest
• Full Member Organisations are invited to attend and are eligible to vote at the AGM
• Opportunity to publicise events and activities on our website, in newsletters, and across relevant social media channels
• Job advertising discount on our Job Board
• Individual members of the RSB's Full Member Organisations can take advantage of a 50% reduced rate on RSB membership for the first two years, enabling them to take advantage of a range of additional benefits, including our CPD programme and our professional awards

Member Organisations have the opportunity to help formulate the UK's position with respect to the biological sciences. We create policy task forces, which meet to discuss and formulate responses to Government and other consultations. Member Organisations are invited to take part in these meetings, and contribute to the response, which is submitted on behalf of all RSB members.

We work with Member Organisations to gain maximum return, jointly and individually, for collaborative input to various outreach projects. By acting as the central facilitator in a number of bioscience education, careers, and outreach and engagement projects for a range of audiences, we aim to enhance and develop coordination and communication with and between RSB Member Organisations and their stakeholders.

The membership fee for Full Member Organisations is based on the income of the organisation, as outlined below:

Organisational Income/Annual Membership Fees

Up to £49,999 / £340

£50,000-£249,999 / £740

£250,000-£499,999 / £1,500

£500,000-£749,999 / £1,810

£750,000-£999,999 / £2,270

£1,000,000-£1,999,999 / £4,530

£2,000,000-£3,999,999 / £5,660

£4,000,000-£5,999,999 / £8,500

£6,000,000 / +£11,300

Full organisational membership subscriptions are calculated based on the annual income of the organisation, starting from £340 per year. 

Additional promotional and policy engagement opportunities are available to new and existing Member Organisations that elect to support the RSB at a membership fee of 1% or more of their annual income, where the fee would exceed £10,000 a year.

Please contact membership@rsb.org.uk to discuss organisational membership fees.

The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline; at school and higher education, in the workplace and training.

• Member Organisations have the opportunity to help formulate the UK's position with respect to the biological sciences. We create policy task forces, which meet to discuss and formulate responses to Government and other consultations. Member Organisations are invited to take part in these meetings, and contribute to the response, which is submitted on behalf of all RSB members.
• Opportunities to meet and network with other Member Organisations via our programme of RSB events
• Up to 50% discounted rate on our training courses and online training for staff
• Free event approval for CPD purposes — suitable for one-off events, workshops, and conferences
• Discounted fee for training course approval
• Wider representation through the RSB's membership of other organisations and coalitions
• Member Organisations' newsletter – monthly email containing updates on RSB and Member Organisation activities and other news of interest
• Opportunity to publicise events and activities on our website, in newsletters, and across relevant social media channels
• Job advertising discount on our Job Board
• 30% discount on RSB individual membership for staff, giving access to our registers.

Affiliated Member Organisations (MOs) proactively support the future of the life sciences, and receive a wide range of benefits including:

• Member Organisations' newsletter – monthly email containing updates on RSB and Member Organisation activities and other news of interest
• Invitations to attend MO and other networking meetings

They additionally receive access to exclusive advertising and promotional opportunities, including:

• Invitations to all RSB Parliamentary events
• Opportunity to publicise events on our website
• We offer free event approval for CPD purposes — suitable for one-off events, workshops, and conferences
• Job advertising discount on our Job Board
• Discounted sponsorship opportunities for RSB events
• Up to 50% discount on RSB training courses and workshops for members and staff
• 25% discount on general RSB advertising, to publicise your events and services

Annual membership subscriptions are based on annual organisational income and start from as little as £330 a year. Please contact membership@rsb.org.uk if you would like to become an Affiliated Member Organisation. 

The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline; at school and higher education, in the workplace and training.

• Subscription to the Journal of Biological Education — our international quarterly journal featuring the latest research into biology teaching, learning, and assessment.
• Subscription of The Biologist — the RSB membership magazine. Published four times a year, this is an excellent source of classroom material.
• All pupils aged 14-19 are eligible to register for free BioNet membership — providing online access to The Biologist, a number of interesting emailed articles, and competitions.
• All staff receive a 30% discount on individual RSB membership — providing access to post nominal letters, professional registers (including Chartered Science Teacher — CSciTeach), our CPD scheme, significantly discounted training courses, invitations to a range of events, and a subscription to The Biologist.

• UK Schools annual fee: £66
• Overseas Schools annual fee: £121

To become a SCAS member please email membership@rsb.org.uk including the name and address of your school or college.

The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout the pipeline; at school and higher education, in the workplace and training.