Fellow Membership
We’re the leading independent expert in weather and climate.
Earning the title of Fellow (FRMetS) is not just an honour, it exemplifies your unwavering dedication to weather and climate.
Fellow is the highest grade of membership that is awarded, but it’s not just about personal success – it’s about making your mark on the profession, leaving a legacy and inspiring future generations.
With us by your side, you’ll have a platform to reach the brightest minds in the profession, nurturing both current and future leaders. Together, we'll redefine the future and leave a lasting impact on the world.
Your success is our priority.
Why become an RMetS Fellow?
- Gain credibility through a recognised designation and conferred status.
- Keep up to date with the latest in weather and climate science through our leading journals.
- Shape the future. The RMetS mentoring scheme provides an opportunity to guide the next generation.
- Apply for grants to help finance expeditions or attend meteorological conferences.
- Save money. Membership provides you with discounts on books, courses, and events.
- Join an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated.
- Invest in the future of weather and climate science. Join a movement that’s making climate education more accessible, fostering collaboration between academia and industry, and keeping the conversation grounded in facts.
How to become a Fellow of the Royal Meteorological Society
Fellowship of the Royal Meteorological Society is our highest level of membership. Fellows may use the post-nominals FRMetS as a statement of their standing in weather and climate. Fellowship is open to anyone who satisfies the following two requirements.
Requirement 1. Has a formal academic qualification involving weather or climate science, or a vocational qualification in weather or climate, or long involvement in a variety of weather or climate activities at a professional level or as an amateur enthusiast.
Requirement 2. Makes substantial contributions to promoting weather and climate science, the profession or as an interest. Applicants are required to provide two referees, at least one of whom must be a fellow of RMetS. A register of all Fellows can be found here. More details of how to apply are given in the ‘Guidance for applicants for RMetS fellowship’ document. For assistance with finding referees who are fellows please contact the membership team, membership@rmets.org
Please select a membership type of 'Fellows I FRMetS Printed Weather' or 'Fellows I FRMetS Weather Online Only' during the Online Application process. In the event that your Fellowship application is unsuccessful you will either have the option to change to a 'Member' or have your Fellowship fee refunded in full.
If you are already a Member of the Royal Meterological Society and wish to apply to be upgraded to Fellow, please contact: membership@rmets.org
How much does Fellow Membership cost?
Usually available from just £84 per year, you can now join the Royal Meteorological Society at a reduced rate and enjoy full membership for the remainder of 2025!
Please click join now and select from one of the following packages on the next page:
- Fellow | FRMetS Printed Weather (with printed version of the member journal Weather)
- Fellow | FRMetS Weather Online Only (with online member journal Weather)