Choose from four levels of RES membership:
Fellow, Member, Student and Associate
Each level comes with a wide array of benefits; all of which help us enrich the world with insect science.
Standard Membership Fees
MEMBERSHIP
| 2026 MEMBERSHIP FEE
|
| Fellowship (FRES) | £96 |
| Membership (Mem-RES) | £72 |
| Student Membership (Mem-RES) | £17 (first year free) |
| Associate | £17 |
Concessionary Membership Rates
Fellowship
Price: £36-£92 per year
Gain recognition and support for your research
Fellowships are awarded to recognise entomologists for their experience and achievements.
Criteria:
- Applications for Fellowship are welcomed from anyone who has contributed to entomological research.
- Has made contributions to entomological research, either academically or otherwise, for at least five years.
What are the benefits of being a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society?
- Access to the Society’s extensive and globally important library
- Receive up to 50% member discount on RES Insect Identification Handbooks
- Free online access to our quarterly member magazine, Antenna
- Discover opportunities to contribute to our policy work, publications and committees as a member of our learned society
- Online membership account to tailor your member experience
- Eligibility to apply for awards, grants and funding, some exclusive to students
- Free online access to all seven RES scientific journals.- Mem.RES postnominal letters
- Sharing your work and meeting other students working on insects at our annual Student Forum.- Access to our Mentorship Programme (Coming soon)
- Concessions for those retired or in LMI countries.- Optional free posted hardcopy of our quarterly member magazine, Antenna
- CPD programme (Coming soon)
Fellowship exclusive benefits
- Recognition by your peers for significant contribution to entomology, entitled to use the postnominal letters FRES
- Contribution to our policy work, publications and committees as a member of our learned society
- Joining a prestigious and historic scientific fellowship of important scientists from past and present, including Charles Darwin FRES and Miriam Rothschild FRES
- Free or significantly discounted attendance to RES events, meetings and conferences with invited speakers on a range of entomological subjects
- Concessionary rates available for those retired or residing in Low or Middle Income countries
Membership
Price: £25-£72 per year
Benefit from our community and add your voice
Everyone with an interest in insect science is welcome. Our community links members in 80+ countries with a diverse range of entomological interests, professional or amateur, often both.
Criteria:
- Over 18 years of age
- Interest in entomology
- No any academic qualifications or evidence of experience required
What are the benefits of being a Member?
- Access to the Society’s extensive and globally important library
- Receive up to 50% member discount on RES Insect Identification Handbooks
- Free online access to our quarterly member magazine, Antenna
- Discover opportunities to contribute to our policy work, publications and committees as a member of our learned society
- Online membership account to tailor your member experience
- Eligibility to apply for awards, grants and funding, some exclusive to students
- Free online access to all seven RES scientific journals
- Mem.RES postnominal letters
- Sharing your work and meeting other students working on insects at our annual Student Forum
- Access to our Mentorship Programme (Coming soon)
- Optional free posted hardcopy of our quarterly member magazine, Antenna
- CPD programme (Coming soon)
- Free or significantly discounted attendance to RES events, meetings and conferences with invited speakers on a range of entomological subjects
- Concessionary rates available for those retired or residing in Low or Middle Income countries *
Associate Member
Price: £17 per year
Everyone welcome!
As an Associate Member, you can take advantage of our lower cost option to join our community of entomologists and insect science enthusiasts. Contribute to our vital work and keep up to date with cutting-edge research. Keep up-to-date with the Society through an online subscription to Antenna Magazine.
Criteria:
- Over 18 years of age
- Interest in entomology
- No any academic qualifications or evidence of experience required
What are the benefits of being an Associate Member?
Student Member
Price: £17 per year – First year free (Annual increases from 1 January will apply)
Receive one year free
Are you a student interested in entomology? Our Society has hundreds of student members in the UK and around the world.
Your first year is free (with proof of studentship) and you receive all the benefits and discounts of being a standard member.
Criteria:
- Able to provide sufficient proof of current studentship
- Over 18 years of age
- Interest in entomology
What are the benefits of being an Student Member?
- Access to the Society’s extensive and globally important library
- Receive up to 50% member discount on RES Insect Identification Handbooks
- Free online access to our quarterly member magazine, Antenna
- Discover opportunities to contribute to our policy work, publications and committees as a member of our learned society
- Online membership account to tailor your member experience
- Eligibility to apply for awards, grants and funding, some exclusive to students
- Free online access to all seven RES scientific journals
- Mem.RES postnominal letters
- Sharing your work and meeting other students working on insects at our annual Student Forum
- Access to our Mentorship Programme (Coming soon)
- Free or significantly discounted attendance to RES events, meetings and conferences with invited speakers on a range of entomological subjects
Membership for Organisations
Organisational Membership
Engage with us in meaningful ways as an organisation with the whole team, increasing opportunities to engage through our publications and membership communications.
Read more about Organisational Membership
Give the Gift of Membership
Gift Membership
A Royal Entomological Society (RES) Membership is the perfect way to support someone’s passion for insects, science, and the natural world, while helping advance entomology globally.
From connecting with experts and attending specialist events, to accessing a community that shares their passion, the recipient of your gift will gain far more than a membership – they’ll gain belonging, and join a community of like-minded people with the same goals.
Gift a Membership
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