Apply for recognition from your peers and become a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society.
Have your contribution to insect science recognised and develop your career and interests. Support others with your expertise and take the first steps to joining our global fellowship network.
Applications for RES Fellowship are encouraged from anyone who has contributed to insect science for over five years.
Fellowships are awarded to recognise entomologists for their experience and achievements. By becoming a Fellow, you will gain the recognition of your peers for your contribution to entomology and qualify to use the postnominal letters FRES.
You also have the opportunity to contribute to our policy work, publications and committees as a member of our learned society.
By becoming a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society, you are joining a prestigious and historic scientific fellowship of important entomologists around the world from past and present, including Charles Darwin FRES and Miriam Rothschild FRES. You will be given opportunity to add your name to our historic Obligations Book of Fellows at your next Ento annual conference.
Image: RES Presidents Jane Stout and Jane Hill stood at a RES branded ‘Share and Discover’ banner at Ento24.
To apply
To apply for Fellowship, please refer to our guidelines and criteria below. You are invited to submit the following for assessment by our Fellowship Panel:
- CV / resumé: Maximum of two pages (pdf), including up to five selected citations.
- Application Form: Includes contact information and questions for monitoring the diversity of our membership.
- 350-word Personal Statement: Provides space for applicants to highlight achievements not covered in their CV or application form.
Timeline
You can apply any time using the application form below, applications are assessed monthly and we endeavour to inform all applicants of the outcome of their application within six weeks.
Your fellowship fee will be refunded if Fellowship is not awarded.
Need help with your application?
Our friendly membership team will be pleased to help you progress your application. Please contact info@royensoc.co.uk and check our FAQs.
Fellowship Application Guidance and Criteria
The Royal Entomological Society Fellowship application process is designed to recognise significant contributions to the field of entomology. The criteria have been developed to ensure a fair, transparent, and inclusive assessment process. Below are scoring criteria to help with the structure and understanding of key areas of evaluation.
The assessors of your application will focus on three core areas: Work, Impact, and Community. Each area is broken down and weighted as follows:
- Work (50%)
- Research contributions: Peer-reviewed and other specialist publications (up to five examples).
- Educational and practical contributions: Course development, consultancy, and recorded field contributions.
- Responsibilities: Activities such as skills development, agronomy, IPM, and other significant contributions to entomological work.
- Impact (25%)
- Engagement: Activities like mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and advocacy for sustainability.
- Policy and outreach: Contributions to policy-making, media engagement, and community outreach.
- Innovation and collaboration: Conference participation and development of intellectual property.
- Community (25%)
- Governance and service to RES: Contributions to RES governance, committees, or advisory roles.
- External governance: Participation in entomology-related governance or committees outside of RES.
- Recognition: Awards, public speaking engagements, and acting as a spokesperson in entomology.
This process aims to enhance transparency, recognise diverse contributions to entomology, and provide applicants with clear and structured guidance for their submissions. For further details on the application process, please refer to the application form and FAQs.
Fellowship offers many benefits:
A discount of 30% on books and handbooks.
The opportunity to meet other entomologists in many disciplines.
The right to vote in RES elections.
Use of the suffix FRES, which may be regarded as an academic qualification.
The Society’s bulletin Antenna is free to fellows and members four times a year. It contains articles, comment, news, reports and is a great way to keep up with events on entomology and related subjects. Opt in to receive a hard copy using your online account, or read the PDF versions online.
Eligibility to apply for awards, grants and funding.
Access to the Society’s extensive library and the services of the library staff.
Free or discounted meetings and conferences with invited speakers on a wide range of entomological subjects.
Free online access to all of the Society’s seven scientific journals.
Participation in the Society’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs), which hold regular meetings.
Image: A new RES Fellow signing the Obligations Book.
We offer discounted Fellowship for retired Fellows and those in low- and middle-income countries.
* Please see our list on qualifying low- and middle- income countries before applying for LMIC fellowship. Upon application or renewal for an LMIC membership or fellowship, please provide evidence of your residency, a university ID or signed letter with expiration date to info@royensoc.co.uk to let us know you still reside in an low-and-middle-income country.
** Our policy states that one should be over 65 years of age and officially retired to qualify for our Retired Membership/Fellowship rates.
Apply for Fellowship with the Royal Entomological Society
Need help with your application?
Our friendly membership team will be pleased to help you progress your application. Please contact info@royensoc.co.uk and check our FAQs.
We kindly request applicants pay using a credit/debit card. Direct debits are not transferable to a subscription should your application be successful.
We offer discounted Fellowship for retired Fellows and those in low- and middle-income countries.
Please see our list on qualifying low- and middle- income countries before applying for Low or Middle Income Country fellowships. Upon application or renewal for a Low or Middle Income Country membership or fellowship, we ask that you provide evidence of your residency, a university ID or signed letter with expiration date to info@royensoc.co.uk to let us know you still reside in an low or middle income country.
Our policy states that one should be over 65 years of age and officially retired to qualify for our Retired Membership/Fellowship rates.
Fellowship
Fellowship
£36.00 – £89.00
Fellowship is open to entomologists who have made a significant contribution to their science, through evidence of achievement, experience or publications.
