The Royal Society of Biology and you {insert name and grade}

1.Who are we? 2.What do we do? 3.How can we support you?

2002 – – –

Our vision is of a world that understands the true value of biology and how it can contribute to improving life for all Our mission is to; Be the unifying voice for biology Facilitate the promotion of new discoveries in biological science for national and international benefit Engage the wider public with our work

Our Individual Members include: Our Organisational Members – other life sciences membership organisations and companies – also support us to be the unifying voice of biology. Practising scientists and technicians Students at all levels. Life sciences professionals in academia, industry, education and policy. Non-professionals with an interest in biology.

{Name} {Job Title} {Institution} {Joined in –year–} Insert Picture Meet a member

RSB Key Activities Advise government and influence policy Advance education and professional development Support people working in the life sciences Engage and encourage public interest in the life sciences

Member Keep informed Enhance your career Network Engage the Public Support the future of Biology

Keep Informed

Keep informed The Biologist bi-monthly magazine Journal of Biological Education Subscribe to topical E-Newsletters Science Policy Higher Education Membership Training & Personal Development Industry Education (schools) BioNet (14-19 yo’s)

Enhance your Career

Professional Registers CPD Training Post-nominal Letters AMRSB MRSB FRSB Travel Grants 50% discount for members. Developing an online training platform this year RSciTech RSci CSci £500 grant for overseas travel in connection with biological study, teaching or research CSciTeach CBiol

Network

Join your Regional Branch Groups and Committee’s events Attend an RSB event Last year, the RSB organised over 200 events across the UK, such as: Annual fundraiser RSB AGM and Charter Lecture Fellow’s lunches There are 18 active regional branches {insert name of branch}

{insert name} Regional Branch Members from academia and industry, contact Upcoming events xxx Recent events xxx

Engage the Public

Citizen ScienceVolunteer with the RSB or your Regional Branch Hands on Science Since 2009, we’ve shared hands on Biology with over 200,000 people! Activities at UK Science Festivals Awards & Competitions Regional Grant Scheme – communicate your science!

Support the future of Biology

Support the Future Parliamentary & Policy Events Education Policy Since 2009, the RSB have submitted >100 policy consultation responses Undergraduate Membership Resources Special Interest Groups and Committees Competitions and Awards Degree Accreditation £15/year Money off books & Apply for Grants Careers Resources & Conference Strengthen CV Parliamentary Links Day Voice of the Future Policy Lunchbox

RSB Key Activities Advise government and influence policy Advance education and professional development Support people working in the life sciences Engage and encourage public interest in the life sciences

YOU Keep informed Enhance your career Network Engage the Public Support the future of Biology

Affiliate Anyone with an interest in the life sciences Starts at £66 Student Affiliate Student of degree with at least 50% Biology in final two years. £15pa AMRSB Awarded a degree containing at least 50% Biology in final two years. Also a CPD route Starts at £74pa MRSB Graduate in bioscience subject with at least 3 years’ postgrad experience. Also a CPD route Starts at £85pa FRSB Prominent contribution to advancement of biological sciences and at least five years’ experience in a position of senior responsibility Starts at £174pa Tax-deductible

Our members

1.Fill in the form 2.Hand back to one of us 3.We will contact you with further information Interested?

Join your Professional Association Support the Life Sciences Become a member of the Royal Society of Biology {insert your address}

Thank you to our enhanced member organisations Thank you