What are the costs?
Our subscription year corresponds with the calendar year. Subscriptions for membership are due on 1 January.
| 1 year | £184 |
| 2 years | £497 (save 10%) |
| 5 years | £782 (save 20%) |
Reduced subscription rates are available to full time postgraduate students (including PGCE students), members earning below £31,000, unemployed members, those on parental leave and retired members.
- Fellows with an income below £31,000 per annum*: £92
- Retired members: £92
- Members currently not in employment: £55
- Members currently on parental leave: £55
* The eligibility of a member living outside the UK will be established by converting the total annual income in local currency into Great Britain Pounds (GBP) using the daily rate. See our terms and conditions for details.
What you'll need to apply
- Five years’ professional experience or evidence of contribution to the chemical sciences
- Your CV (If you don't have your CV to hand, you can use our template)
- A referee who is a qualified member of a recognised professional body
- A credit or debit card if applying online:
The benefits
Achieve our highest professional award, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, recognizing your outstanding contribution to the chemical sciences. As an FRSC, you’ll be part of an influential network of leaders driving progress and innovation. Inspire the next generation, shape the future of chemistry, and gain the recognition your expertise deserves.
Recognition
Clearly demonstrate your achievements and experience with FRSC post-nominal letters and chartership
Member networks
Meet people who share your interests and build meaningful professional and scientific connections.
Shape the future
Make your voice heard and help us shape the future of the chemical sciences.
Mentoring and volunteering
Use your knowledge to support others and make a real difference.
Diane's story
I would absolutely tell people to join the RSC if they aren’t already a member. The support and encouragement they give is so important. The RSC is our professional body, and so when you become a member, it shows you are adhering to professional standards. But on top of that, you’ve got all the benefits as well, such as the CPD courses that allow you to always improve your knowledge.
How to apply
Upon clicking apply we will ask you to provide your email address. This is to help us locate your RSC account if you are already part of our community or to create one if this is your first time registering. Following this you will be able to start your membership application.
Need some help? Read our application guidance
FAQs
If you are able to show the impact that you have had on your organisation and the wider chemical sciences then you may be eligible to become a Fellow. We would recommend that within your CV you give examples of any budgetary responsibility you may have or have had, papers that you have published, or projects where you involvement has had considerable and measurable impact.
If you are able to show that you have a high degree of influence on the strategic direction of your organisation and how the results this has had impact on the direction of the organisation then you may be eligible to become a Fellow. We would recommend that within your CV you provide an organogram clearly showing your position within the organisation as well as the output that you and your team has in relation to the work your organisation is doing.
As Fellow is based on seniority and contribution to the chemicals sciences, the time you have held membership does not necessarily equate to meeting the requirement for Fellow. It will be dependent upon the work you have been doing and the level of seniority you hold/have held over at least five years. If you are unsure we are happy to review your CV before you submit an application.
If you are able to display a minimum of 5 years’ senior experience within the chemical sciences throughout your career then you can be eligible for Fellow. The total amount of experience does not need to be within the same or even consecutive job roles; however, in your CV you may wish to provide some context to your career progression and any unusual changes in your job roles.
Ideally, your referees would be in membership at Fellow level with us, but we do appreciate this is not always possible and do accept the nomination of non-members. Your nominated referees needs to be working in a senior role to yourself or at the same level. It is important that your referees know your career to date and can provide comments on your suitability to the category of Fellow.
Where required, information about specific companies can be redacted and the Committee will be focusing on evidence of outcomes and your impacts you have achieved within projects you have worked on, along with the projects budgets, size and timeframes.
Contact our membership team
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