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Become a Fellow

Fellowship includes postgraduate members (MSc, PhD), early-career, mid-career, experienced, retired

Fellowship

Fellowship of the Geological Society gives you a wealth of benefits, showcasing your dedication to the geosciences and helping you with your career development.

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Fellow benefits

The benefits of becoming a Fellow

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Fellowship fees

Admission fees, annual fees, optional add-ons

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Fellow benefits

  • FGS: Add the post-nominal letters ‘FGS’ to your name, demonstrating your dedication to the geosciences
  • Lyell Collection: Access over 500 online publications in the Lyell Collection, including content from your chosen journal and from the Book Archive, available at any time and from any device
  • Chartership opportunities: Progress your career with the option to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol), with support from the dedicated Chartership Team
  • Events: Benefit from preferential rates for events, including complimentary access to the annual GeoFutures symposium
  • Training: Get up to 50% off Training Courses, which can be logged as CPD towards Chartership - this member rate can be applied on top of the early-bird discount for further savings
  • Regional and Specialist Groups: Opt-in to be included in Regional and Specialist Groups as a chance to network with fellow Earth scientists in your community
  • Bookshop: Benefit from an up to 50% discount on books and more in the online bookshop
  • Library: Utilise the library and map room at Burlington House, London - with over 40,000 maps available to borrow – and online resources including archives
  • Geoscientist magazine: Receive a quarterly print copy of Geoscientist magazine delivered to your door, filled with cutting-edge research, news, diagrams and more