Pharmacology · Professional Society · UK
British Pharmacological Society
BPS
SpecialtyPharmacology
Trainee Cost£30 / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
Research PrizesYes
The British Pharmacological Society is a learned society for pharmacologists with over 5000 members across academia, industry, healthcare and the regulatory sector. It supports members at all career stages from undergraduates to established professionals.
Dr Robert BaxterSOCIETY PROFILE Society Profile \u00B7 MedicMess Intelligence
Specialty
Pharmacology
Abbreviation
BPS
Registrar Cost
£30 / year
Student Cost
Free
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
Yes
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate membership | Undergraduate students studying pharmacology or related topics, medical students (BM/MBChB), or pharmacy students (MPharm) | Free |
| Early Career membership | Those in early stages of career, typically up to 8 years after graduating. Includes postgraduate students, postdoctoral scientists, foundation doctors, core trainees, clinical pharmacology scientists and pharmacists | £30 |
| Full membership | Academic researchers (PhD 5+ years ago), clinicians with relevant certifications or ST3+ training, industry scientists (5+ years post-graduation) | £105 |
| Affiliate membership | Those whose work or studies involve pharmacology but may not consider themselves pharmacologists, including healthcare professionals, non-research scientists, science writers, and those with pharmacology qualifications no longer in the field | £25 |
| Fellowship | Voting members for at least 5 years with demonstrated distinction in pharmacology, supported by two existing Fellows | £175 |
| Honorary Fellowship | Elected by the BPS for sustained excellence and leadership in science, healthcare and public service. Includes Nobel Laureates and international prize-winners | Free |
| Career Break membership | Existing BPS members taking extended leave from work | Free |
| Retired membership | Existing Full members with continuous membership for at least 5 years who are retired from full-time employment | Free |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Global network access
Joining a global network of members across academia, industry, healthcare and the regulatory sector
Awards, prizes, grants and bursaries
Opportunities to apply for awards, prizes, grants, scholarships/studentships and bursaries for research and professional development
Event discounts
Huge discounts for events and training workshops
Journal access
Early access to certain content from three world-leading scientific journals
Newsletter
Receiving the members' version of the newsletter with exclusive member content and opportunities
Committee opportunities
Opportunities to join committees, groups and Council to shape how the BPS supports its members
Early Career Pharmacologist Advisory Group
Opportunity to join ECPAG for Early Career members to shape how the BPS supports Early Career members
EVENTS Events & Conferences
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Pickford Award
Career-enhancing funding up to £10,000 for early career members within their first 6 years of PhD. Funding can support research costs, consumables, equipment, training and travel
Schachter Award
Award supporting professional development of early career non-clinical members with up to £5,000 for travel and accommodation for international laboratory visits
Medical Student Prize
Prize recognizing achievements of medical students and intercalated medical students studying pharmacology and clinical pharmacology in the UK
Early Career Clinical Prize
Biennial prize supporting professional development of early career clinical members with opportunity to give a lecture
Meeting and event grants
Members can apply for up to £2,500 to help organize independent meetings, events and symposia related to pharmacology
Engagement grants
Grants up to £2,000 (or £250 for Seed Funding) to develop high quality engagement and outreach activities. Undergraduate members eligible for Seed Funding only
Ambassador grant
As an Ambassador, apply for up to £250 per year to promote pharmacology and the Society within your organization or institution
Education grant
Support for creation or development of educational tools and resources, up to £2,500
Return to Research Award
Award supporting members who have returned to work following significant career break and have not yet obtained substantial research funding