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.
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.
The Application Process
To apply for Fellowship, please refer to our guidelines and criteria. You are invited to submit the following for assessment by our Fellowship Panel:
- Application Form: Includes contact information and questions for monitoring the diversity of our membership. Find the form here.
- CV / resumé: Maximum of two pages (pdf), including up to five selected citations. This can be uploaded at the payment stage at the bottom of this page.
- 350-word Personal Statement: Provides space for applicants to highlight achievements not covered in their CV or application form. This can be uploaded at the payment stage at the bottom of this page.
- Payment: You can make your payment for your application here. Payment for your application is required prior to assessment. Your fellowship fee will be refunded if Fellowship is not awarded.
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.
Pay for your Fellowship Application below
Note: 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.
We kindly request applicants pay using a credit/debit card. Direct debits are not transferable to a subscription should your application be successful.
Fellowship
Fellowship
£36.00 – £91.00
Fellowship is open to entomologists who have made a significant contribution to their science, through evidence of achievement, experience or publications.
