Benefits
- Obtain ‘Honorary Fellow of the British Pharmacological Society’ as a title – an extremely prestigious indicator of recognition and relevance in the field of pharmacology.
- Have your biography published on the Fellows' Directory
- Complimentary membership for life
How do I become an Honorary Fellow?
Nomination
Full members, Fellows and Honorary Fellows (including Retired members) may propose candidates for Honorary Fellowship. The proposal will require a seconder, who must also be a Member, Fellow or Honorary Fellow.
Criteria
At least one of the following:
- Sustained excellence in research, including drug discovery and development.
- Sustained excellence in teaching and outreach.
- Effective promotion of the discipline, e.g. service on public bodies, organisational initiatives.
- Outstanding contributions to the British Pharmacological Society.
- Outstanding contributions to society through life and/or health sciences.
Cost
Free - new members elected to Honorary Fellowship join for free, and existing members no longer need to pay an annual subscription.
Propose an event
Submitting an event proposal is a great way to share and discuss the latest cutting-edge research in pharmacology. We accept proposals across a wide variety of categories.
I am absolutely delighted and excited to receive this distinction and I pay tribute to the many students, colleagues and international collaborators over the years who share in this recognition.
Become a peer reviewer
As a Fellow, you can contribute to our journals by registering to become a peer reviewer.
Career development, training & resources
Discover the various ways the Society can support you in your career, whether you're a recent graduate, an established professional or a leading expert.
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