To become a Full Member of the Royal Society of Tasmania, applicants must complete a membership application and be approved by the Society’s Council. Membership is open to all individuals who support the Society’s mission of promoting knowledge, science, and culture in Tasmania.
There is an annual membership fee, and members receive a printed of the Society’s Papers and Proceedings.
If you are new to the Society and have not attended events before, you are welcome to contact us with any questions or attend a lecture as a guest before applying. Our Membership Secretary can assist with any aspect of the application process.
To become a Student Member of the Royal Society of Tasmania is to take part in a community that values learning, curiosity, and the advancement of knowledge across all disciplines.
Student Members receive access to monthly lectures held in Hobart and Launceston, regular Society newsletters, and the option to receive the Papers and Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania in print or digital format. This is at a reduced rate from the Full Membership.
Student Members are encouraged to engage with the Society’s programs, attend events, and explore Tasmania’s rich intellectual and scientific heritage.
Life Membership in the Royal Society of Tasmania is an honorary status conferred by the Council to recognise individuals who have made exceptional and sustained contributions to the Society or its mission.
This category is not open for general application and is awarded at the Council's discretion. Honorary Life Members enjoy the same rights and privileges as Ordinary Members, including access to lectures, publications, and participation in Society activities. Importantly, Honorary Life Members are exempt from paying annual membership fees.
This designation reflects the Society's appreciation for outstanding service and commitment to the advancement of knowledge in Tasmania.
The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people. Read more