How to join

We welcome applications for membership from any learned or professional body which can comply with the following membership criteria:

• The Profession is based on a recognised body of scientific learning where knowledge and understanding of the natural and social world are pursued through a systematic methodology based on evidence.
• The organisation is an independent UK body which exists for the collective pursuit of professional aims and objectives in science as set out either in a Royal Charter or Memorandum and Articles of Association incorporated under the Companies Act or formally registered in the UK in some other way.
• The organisation has, among its objectives, the practice of the profession in the interest of the public as well as that of its members.
• Admission to full membership of the organisation should be based on standards of competence as attested by an appropriate degree or equivalent qualification, as well as relevant professional practice.  If an organisation does not have strict entry standards for its members, it must be able to show that the majority of its members are so qualified.
• The organisation recognises its responsibility to advance and extend the body of learning on which the profession is based.
• The organisation recognises its responsibility to concern itself with facilities, methods and provision for educating and training future entrants to the profession and for enhancing the knowledge of present practitioners.

The Science Council Board formally considers new applications for membership.

In order to apply the following documents should be sent to the Science Council Board:

• a declaration that the membership criteria is fulfilled, together with
• a copy of your organisation's Articles of Associations/Regulations
• supporting documentation providing evidence of fulfilling the different criteria
• a copy of the most recent annual accounts

For further membership enquiries please contact Nicola Hannam.
Please download the Membership Criteria (pdf)