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Become a postgraduate member

As a postgraduate member, you will officially be classed as a 'Fellow' of the Geological Society. Fellowship includes postgraduate members (MSc, PhD), early-career, mid-career, experienced, retired

Postgraduate membership

Kickstart your career with Fellowship as a postgraduate, showcasing your dedication to the geosciences and helping you with your career development.
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Fellow benefits

The benefits of becoming a Postgraduate Fellow

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Fellowship fees

Admission fees, annual fees, optional add-ons

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Postgraduate membership benefits

Postgraduate membership is the first category of 'full Fellowship'. This means that you can start using the 'FGS' post-nominal letters.

  • Events: Benefit from preferential rates for events, including complimentary access to the annual GeoFutures symposium
  • Training: Get up to 50% off Training Courses, which can be logged as CPD towards Chartership - this member rate can be applied on top of the early-bird discount for further savings
  • Chartership opportunities: Progress your career with the option to become a Chartered Scientist (CSci) or Chartered Geologist (CGeol), with support from the dedicated Chartership Team
  • Early Careers Network: Join the Early Careers Network, a sub-group of the Geological Society providing early-career professionals a range of opportunities for networking, mentoring, continual professional development and personal upskilling
  • Regional and Specialist Groups: Opt-in to be included in Regional and Specialist Groups as a chance to network with fellow Earth scientists in your community
  • Lyell Collection: Access over 500 online publications in the Lyell Collection, including content from your chosen journal and from the Book Archive, available at any time and from any device
  • Library: Utilise the library and map room at Burlington House, London - with over 40,000 maps available to borrow – and online resources including archives
  • Bookshop: Benefit from an up to 50% discount on books and more in the online bookshop
  • Geoscientist magazine: Receive a quarterly print copy of Geoscientist magazine delivered to your door, filled with cutting-edge research, news, diagrams and more
  • FGS: Add the post-nominal letters ‘FGS’ to your name, demonstrating your dedication to the geosciences
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I initially joined the Geological Society as a student member while studying at the University of Glasgow. I was starting to think about career options and becoming part of a larger geological network was a good way to learn more. 

As a Fellow, I experience a strong sense of community through the Geological Society whether it is through Regional Groups, Specialist Groups, voluntary activities or events.

While career paths in the Geosciences are many and varied, the Geological Society brings people together to share experiences and learn across disciplines. The professional benchmark of becoming a Chartered Geologist helped me to unlock opportunities to advance my career by taking on new roles and increased responsibility.

Jessica T Smith, BSc (Hons) MSc DIC CGeol FGS