COVID-19 – Membership FAQs

Have you been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? As a member of the Royal Meteorological Society, we are here to support you.

We have put together some of the frequently asked questions highlighting this support.

If you would like to talk to a member of the team then please do not hesitate to contact us.

FAQs

What is happening to the RMetS membership subscriptions for 2021?

RMetS has frozen all membership subscription and accreditation application fees, to help strengthen our offering of financial support to members.

Does RMetS offer any standard membership concessionary rates?

Yes we have several reduced subscription rates for members who meet the qualifying criteria

Fellows (Concessionary) £47.00
Members (Concessionary) £43.00
Early Career (applicable 3 years post grad) student rate £43.00
25% discount on Reciprocal Agreements
20% discount on membership fee for online access only to Weather journal

How is RMetS supporting access to knowledge and networking opportunities?

We have been and continue to host a programme of online events, including leading experts presenting the latest science as part of our masterclass series, local centre and special interest group meetings.

What support is there for members experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic?

We have a new COVID discretionary fund formalising support available to members who have been furloughed, on reduced pay or facing redundancy.

There is a simple application form for those wishing to make use of this support or you can contact a member of the team to find out more about the fund.