RSA FELLOWSHIP
Connect with the best
For over 270 years, the Royal Society of Arts has brought together people with bold ideas and the drive and impact to make them real.
Our Fellowship is a dynamic network of leaders, innovators, talented creatives, and thinkers, all united by a shared mission: to tackle significant challenges and shape a better future for all.
As a Fellow, you’ll connect with inspiring people from every sector, gain a platform for your ideas, and become central to projects that make a tangible difference.
This is your opportunity to step up, join a movement with real influence, and help create the future you want to see.
Where leaders shape the future
You’re busy. You make decisions. You solve problems. Now imagine doing it with the backing of a community of people who think as big as you do.
Join a global network of changemakers: senior leaders, innovators, and bold thinkers who turn ideas into real-world impact.
As an RSA Fellow, here’s what you’ll gain:
Powerful connections
Access Circle, our dynamic online platform with 10+ micro-communities tailored to industries, interests, and regions.
Targeted networking
Join bespoke interest groups and connect with peers seeking to drive change in your sector.
Mentoring that matters
Tap into our exclusive mentoring platform to learn from, and share insights with, other leaders.
Events that shape the future
Attend high-profile discussions, either in person or online, that tackle the issues that matter most now.
Talk to our team
Attend the webinar
Book onto this friendly, informal session where our team will walk you through what the Fellowship is, how it works, and how you can get involved. It’s a great chance to hear about the benefits of Fellowship first-hand, and to get practical advice and guidance from us.
FRSA, your badge of distinction
Being a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) is a mark of leadership. It signifies your commitment to global change and aligns you with a community that has been shaping society for over 270 years.
As a Fellow, you gain exclusive access to a network of business leaders, executives, and changemakers.
FRSA is more than a credential. It’s a badge of honour that shows you’re part of a group dedicated to driving social impact.
What does FRSA stand for?
Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) marks your status in the pursuit of social change.
These four letters are a gateway to:
- Recognition: your place among bold thinkers.
- Connections: networking with like-minded peers.
- Commitment: contributing to a global movement for change.
It’s how Fellows proudly show their commitment to making positive social change. And they identify you as a member of this exclusive group of diverse and bold thinkers and visionaries.
We invite you to join us – together, we can create a future with purpose.
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Meet your changemaking contemporaries
Charles Ebikeme
Charles Ebikeme is an academic, researcher and writer, currently working on the intersection of climate change and health.
He received his PhD in parasitology from the University of Glasgow, where he focused on understanding how drugs work against parasites and how parasites develop resistance to these drugs. As an independent freelance consultant, he has worked with organisations such as the World Health Organization and Wellcome Trust. Charles is also a Visiting Fellow at the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health. He is the recipient of the 2024 Health Innovation Fellowship from the International Center for Journalists.
Laura-Jane Silverman
LJ Silverman runs the entrepreneurship centre, LSE Generate, at the London School of Economics, having built the award-winning hub “from scratch” in 2018.
The centre supports up to 2,500 student and alumni mission-driven innovators every year, both in London and across its 20 international chapters. LJ has developed a unique mentorship programme focused on regenerative education, which now extends to support entrepreneurial minds in secondary and primary schools all over the world. The centre has won accolades for its inclusivity and focus on mental health, areas prioritised by LJ in her work.
Why become a Fellow?
Meet key contacts
- Engage on Circle, our exclusive online Fellowship community.
- Network in-person at RSA House in London at our events and in our coworking spaces, and forge connections in The Coffee House or Muse, our luxury cocktail bar.
- Access premium co-working spaces across the UK with our trusted partners.
Discuss big ideas
- Join a network that sparks innovation and amplifies your impact.
- Connect with micro-communities focused on shared interests or regions.
- Drive change through pioneering projects, such as Innovation Corridors and Playful Green Planet.
- Mentor the next wave of leaders by sharing your expertise.
Drive your career forward
- Accelerate your ideas with workshops and events, both online and in-person.
- Gain exclusive research and insights from industry thought leaders.
- Stay informed with the RSA Journal, our quarterly deep dive into the world’s most critical issues.
Join today
We champion curious thinking and believe in the power of collective action to drive positive social change. We welcome applications from individuals over the age of 18 who share our values and support our vision for a better future, regardless of their background, qualifications, or perceived level of success. Start your Fellowship journey.
Apply online now
Start the application process by registering online via our online application portal.
What Fellows say about RSA Fellowship
If you want to genuinely grow your network – rather than just connect with people on LinkedIn – and meet meaningful people who ‘do’ things, become an RSA Fellow.
The RSA helps you understand what you want for yourself. It's definitely something young professionals should consider. There are so many Fellows with that same mindset.
If you engage with Fellowship actively – attending events, contributing ideas – you’ll find the RSA gives back more than you invest.