Increase - access to the best science internationally

Science has always relied on connecting people and ideas from across the globe.  We have always recognised science as a universal enterprise and have been an international network from our foundation in 1660, electing Fellows and Foreign Members from across the world and encouraging collaboration between scientists wherever they may be.  The speed of globalisation and the impact of human actions on the planet have made the international role of our activities even more important.

Scientific research increasingly occurs on a worldwide scale and the movement of ideas and talented researchers across disciplines and boundaries is of critical importance. Globalisation has quickened the pace of international collaboration and sharpened the disparities between rich and poor countries. We must play a role in reducing the scientific imbalance with advice, mentoring and support for science academies within developing countries.

Much of our work has an international dimension including fellowships, funding schemes, lectures and discussion meetings, science policy work and journals. The campaign will expand our international collaborations and international research fellowships. Our initiatives to increase science capacity with sister academies in sub-Saharan Africa will grow.

Objectives

• Expand international scientific exchanges
• Increase science capacity in sub-Saharan Africa
• Expand international scientific projects

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