Become a Fellow
Find out more about becoming a Fellow, what’s involved and the cost of charitable subscription made by all Fellows.
What is RSA Fellowship?
The RSA Fellowship is an inclusive global community committed to finding better ways of thinking about and delivering change.
Our Fellows have been at the forefront of social change for over 250 years and continue to support the RSA. Through our research, experience, and global reach, the RSA with its Fellows unites people and ideas to resolve the challenges of our time.
We are a values-based membership, and our network enables you to:
- Connect with a diverse community of over 30,000 changemakers
- Access thought leadership and pioneering research through our events, RSA Journal and blogs
- Get support from the RSA for your social change projects and amplify your work
The RSA network is very extensive and as an organisation, being associated with this has given us the opportunity to network and make a difference.
Fellowship over time
The past, present and future of social change
Since the inception of the RSA in 1754 by founder William Shipley, we have been a community for all committed to positively impacting society. A defining aspect of our membership has been the inclusion of all who share our vision and values – regardless of status or perceived success.
Our vision has appealed to the likes of Benjamin Franklin, Karl Marx, Marie Curie and Charles Dickens. More recently, we have celebrated the innovations of Fellows including Stephen Hawking, David Attenborough, and Ellen MacArthur. Most recently, we welcomed Professor Sarah Gilbert as a Fellow. Professor Gilbert was awarded the Albert Medal for her pioneering work in creating the Astra-Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine.
While many Fellows have achieved recognition for their contributions to a particular field, this is not at all required to become a Fellow.
We welcome all who align with our values to connect, collaborate, and create change with our community of over 30,000 Fellows.
Join our thriving community for change. Begin your application online and commit to impact today.
It's great to be part of an organisation that thinks outside the box using some of the tools of the 21st Century - research, development and modern technology - to develop solutions for our global family.
Support Social Change
Our Fellows are at the heart of the RSA
The RSA Fellowship enables connections and collaborations between Fellows. We host events for our community, create platforms for Fellows’ ideas and projects, and offer support to help turn their social innovations into reality.
By becoming a Fellow, you are helping unite people and ideas to resolve social challenges and build a better future.
If you feel this aligns with your values and expectations, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the Fellowship. Joining us is a simple process. Click the link on the right to find out more. Or, if you would like to speak with a member of the Fellowship Development Team we’d be delighted to help. Email us on fellowship@rsa.org.uk.
Have you made up your mind already? We’d be delighted to welcome you. Begin your Fellowship journey below!
Apply online now
Start the application process by registering online via our online application portal