Scrutiny Committees

Every nomination for Fellowship is assessed by one of our ten Scrutiny Committees. Each committee is made up of several existing Fellows. It will seek an independent assessment of each nominee before deciding whether they should be recommended for election.

Click on a committee name to find out the subject areas it covers and the names of the current members.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine Committees

STEMM1: Medicine and Medical Sciences

STEMM2: Biology: Molecular Sciences to Ecosystems

STEMM3: Chemistry, Physics, Astronomy and Earth Sciences

STEMM4: Computing, Mathematics and Statistics

STEMM5: Engineering


Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences Committees

HASS1: Language, Literature and the History and Theory of the Creative and Performing Arts

HASS2: History, Archaeology, Philosophy and Theology

HASS3: Economic and Social Sciences, Education and Law


Industry, Commerce, The Arts and Professions

ICAP1: Leadership in Public Engagement and Understanding 

ICAP2: Leadership in Professional, Educational and Public Sectors