Support our anniversary year's programme of events, activities and initatives

Anniversary Sponsor

£25,000, one available | Sponsor the year and be the exclusive headline sponsor of our Gala Dinner

Branding and collateral at all events, on resources and digital content (where appropriate)
Complimentary places at all anniversary events
The Gala Dinner table sponsor package
2 additional tickets for top table seats at the Gala Dinner
Supply a branded table gift of your choice at the Gala Dinner (for 250 guests)
Contact details of the Big Biology Day grant recipients for exhibition opportunities
Delegate packs and inserts at our Pioneers of Biology events (where appropriate)
Two full-page and two half-page adverts in The Biologist magazine (which has a readership of 22,500)
Joint social media campaign (TBC - Twitter - 46,800 followers, Facebook - 18,600 follows, LinkedIn - 16,700 followers)

Anniversary Partner

£10,000 | Partner with us on the year’s programme and attend our Gala Dinner

Branding and collateral at selected events, on resources and digital content (where appropriate)
Complimentary places at select events
The Gala Dinner table sponsor package
Contact details of the Big Biology Day grant recipients for exhibition opportunities
Delegate packs and inserts at our Pioneers of Biology events (where appropriate)
One full page and one half-page advert in The Biologist magazine (readership of 22,500)

Anniversary Supporter

£5,000 | Support the year’s programme of activities

Branding and collateral at selected events, on resources and digital content (where appropriate)
Complimentary places at select events
Contact details of the Big Biology Day grant recipients for exhibition opportunities

Support a specific anniversary activity

Anniversary Gala Dinner | Tuesday 3 March 2020, London

A three-course dinner and drinks reception to mark 10 years since the launch of the Royal Society of Biology. The event will bring together the biosciences and our diverse membership in celebration of our achievements in the last decade.

There is a unique opportunity to hear from inspirational speakers. Attending the event will also enable your guests to build connections for future collaborations – all within the spectacular Science Museum in London.

£2,500 Table Sponsor, limited number | Host a table to show your support for the biosciences [SOLD OUT]

10 tickets to the Gala reception and dinner
Branding on the RSB’s anniversary website alongside promotion of the Gala Dinner
A ½ page entry in the event programme
The opportunity to choose a subject specific name for your table
Contribute to concessionary tickets for RSB student and recent graduate members to allow for greater accessibility
Influence the artwork that will be displayed in the exhibition area depicting favourite biological discoveries or achievements over the last 10 years (TBC)

Donate a raffle prize | Fundraising at the Gala Dinner to support the RSB’s charitable aims

Acknowledgement of your organisation on the raffle webpage, anniversary website and in the event programme
Dedicated thank you posts on RSB social media

Pioneers of Biology Talk Series | 2020, UK

This series of six events throughout the anniversary year will celebrate bioscientists and their achievements in different locations around the UK, covering a breadth of topics from discoveries to techniques. The events will engage a range of audiences, from specialists in the related field to the general public.

The chosen individual’s story as well as current research in the field will be shared through an inspiring talk, followed by a networking reception for building future connections and enhancing community development. A commemorative blue plaque will also be installed to raise awareness of the region’s heritage and to remain as a legacy of the series.

£2,000, six available | Support a talk to promote biological discoveries and leave a legacy

Logo on the blue plaque, alongside the RSB’s, as a legacy of the partnership and of the event (TBC)
A short keynote address at the event
Opportunity to suggest speakers for the event
Complimentary event tickets (or reduced price tickets for your members if you are a current Member Organisation of the RSB)
Promotion of your relevant (in accordance with the theme of the event) educational resources on the anniversary website as a free, downloadable activity for use in schools
Your organisation’s logo on the RSB’s anniversary website alongside promotion of the Pioneers of Biology event
Dedicated thank you posts to your organisation on relevant RSB social media posts
On the day branding at the event e.g. pop up banners, logo on event programme, if applicable

Big Biology Day Grant | 2020, UK

These festivals will look to foster a sense of community and bring together a number of organisations under one roof to inspire interest in the biosciences, by showcasing it in fun and stimulating ways.

£500, 10 available | Support this grant and contribute to bioscience outreach and engagement

Your organisation’s logo on the RSB’s anniversary website alongside promotion of Big Biology Days
Dedicated thank you posts to your organisation on relevant RSB social media posts
Contact details of the Big Biology Day grant recipients for exhibition opportunities

Our programme of activities are categorised into our four strategic plan strands

EVOLVE

We will continue to grow and evolve to meet the needs of our membership and the biosciences, to support growth in the sector

Digital Campaigns to showcase the RSB’s impact over the last decade and attract new members
Anniversary Gala Dinner celebrating the biosciences through our members

INFLUENCE

Our unified voice secures positive outcomes for the bioscience community by influencing science policy, education, and the perception of the biosciences

Online Highlights of key science and education policy responses for the public
Biology Curriculum Framework Launch Event to celebrate our contribution in this important area

INSPIRE

We inspire interest in bioscience and the natural world by communicating the true value of biology and inspiring the next generation of bioscientists

Pioneers of Biology series of regional talks, blue plaque unveilings and networking receptions
Big Biology Day Grant 10 outreach festivals around the UK

SUPPORT

We support and develop a skilled workforce of biologists throughout their careers to advance the biological sciences

Citizen Science Grant for a public awareness campaign supported by a scientific lead
Careers Q&A Sessions for bioscientists at all stages of their career

Opportunities