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The Geological Society of London is the UK national society for geoscience, providing support to over 11,500 members in the UK and overseas. Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world.
Send the Letter to Sponsors and blank Sponsors' Statement Form electronically to your two Sponsors. Ask them to complete and return the forms by email directly to the Society (Janine.benn@geolsoc.org.uk). Should they wish to send their form in hard copy then it can be sent directly to the Society or to you in a sealed envelope for forwarding. The electronic method is the preferred one.
Please make sure that each Sponsor has read your completed application and understands the need for them to assess and report on your readiness for Chartership.
It is your responsibility to ensure that these reports are sent to the Society as close to the submission date as possible, preferably to arrive at the same time as your application.
CGeol Letter to Sponsors
CGeol Sponsors Statement Form (AD5)
CSci Letter to Sponsors
CSci Sponsors Statement Form (AD5)
Letter to Sponsors & Sponsor's Statement Form (20+ years’ experience) CGeol
Letter to Sponsors & Sponsor's Statement Form (20+ years’ experience) CSci
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