About the organization
The Royal Society is a Fellowship of many of the world's most eminent scientists and is the oldest scientific academy in continuous existence. The Society has one of the most important scientific heritage collections in the world. It uses its collections to support academic research in the history of science and to engage the public with science by sharing stories of past Fellows who include some of the most famous scientists in history. Science is a global endeavor which bridges national boundaries and requires international discussion and collaboration. The Royal Society has a long history of working internationally and it continues to run programs to develop partnerships between UK researchers and scientists based overseas, as well as bring together policy makers and scientists from around the world.