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The Royal Society Te Apārangi (in full, Royal Society of New Zealand) is a not-for-profit body in New Zealand providing funding and policy advice in the fields of sciences and the humanities. These fundings are provided on behalf of the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment .
Royal Society Te Apārangi is a charitable trust that promotes excellence in science and research in Aotearoa New Zealand. It supports early career researchers, awards prizes and fellowships, publishes journals, and engages with the public on science issues.
See announcements for our new Fellows and Honorary Fellows elected yearly. Our Fellows and Honorary Fellows are researchers and scholars who are elected as leaders in their fields to our Academy.
Learn about the origins and evolution of the Royal Society of New Zealand, from its founding in 1867 by James Hector to its current focus on science, social sciences, technology and humanities. Discover some of the famous people and achievements of the Society, and how it provides advice to New Zealanders on various topics.
The Royal Society (known as the New Zealand Institute before 1933) was established in 1867 to co-ordinate and assist the activities of a number of regional research societies including the Auckland Institute, the Wellington Philosophical Society and the Otago Institute.
The Rutherford Medal (instituted in 1991 and known as the New Zealand Science and Technology Gold Medal until 2000) is the most prestigious award offered by the Royal Society of New Zealand, consisting of a medal and prize of $100,000.
Learn about the benefits, eligibility criteria, subscription rates and application process for joining the Royal Society Te Apārangi, New Zealand's national academy of science. Find out how to apply online or contact the membership team for help.
