Independent research careers
Practical advice for an independent research career from across the physical and life sciences.
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We are the independent scientific academy of the UK, dedicated to promoting excellence in science for the benefit of humanity.
Science Book Prize 2026
The Age of Alchemy by Kit Chapman has won the 2026 Royal Society Trivedi Science Book Prize.
Russian attack on Ukrainian Academy of Sciences
Response from Paul Nurse, President of the Royal Society.
University Research Fellowships
The Royal Society has announced the 2026 cohort of brilliant early career researchers.
Response to US Office of Management and Budget
The Royal Society responds to the proposed “Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance”.
Catch up on Summer Science
Watch highlights from the Royal Society's celebration of cutting-edge science.
