Organisational Membership
Membership of the Royal Society of Biology is open to learned societies, membership organisations, corporate bodies, and councils operating in the biological sciences, as well as to schools and colleges.
Depending on the organisation, and the type of applicable membership, organisational members receive a range of newsletters and information from the Society, and are able to remain involved with our work by attending special events.
Please contact membership@rsb.org.uk if your organisation wishes to join the RSB.
Full Organisational Membership
Full organisational members are typically biology-led, and have individual members themselves.
The RSB acts on behalf of all Full and Supporting Member Organisations (MO), and they are invited to become directly involved in our work wherever possible.
- 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
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.
Supporting Organisational Membership
Supporting organisational members have an interest in the life sciences and the activities of the RSB. The annual subscription fee for Supporting Member Organisations typically starts at £2,000 and depends on the size of the organisation.
- 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 Organisational Membership
Affiliated organisational members of the RSB are typically those whose core business is not based in or around the life sciences, but who are keen to align themselves with this key area, and to raise awareness of their services and products to thousands of people via the RSB’s individual membership of more than 21,000, and via the extended networks of our Full and Supporting MOs.
Affiliated membership organisations might include, but not be limited to: large employers of graduates, financial companies, law firms, training course providers, publishing companies, consultancies, or advertising companies.
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.
Schools and Colleges Affiliation Scheme (SCAS)
Schools and Colleges are able to become members of the RSB through our SCAS membership, which is specifically designed to be both accessible and affordable, providing a wide range of benefits to staff and students.
- 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.
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