Join the RSPSoc Community
Why Join us?
Joining RSPSoc is a powerful way to connect, grow and stand out in the geospatial and remote sensing community.
Members gain access to exclusive awards and grants, professional development opportunities, and a wide range of free events and webinars that help build both skills and confidence.
Whether you're looking to expand your network, learn from leading experts, find mentoring, or stay up to date with the latest research and industry trends, RSPSoc provides the resources and community to help you thrive.
It’s a valuable investment in your future, supporting your growth, expanding your opportunities, and connecting you with a vibrant, knowledgeable community.
Benefits of becoming a member of RSPSoc
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Access to our Awards and Grants
As a member you can apply for our Awards and Grants worth up to £4,000.
These are only open to RSPSoc members. Find out more about our awards and grants here:
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Network at our Events
As a member you have access to all our our events free and some events organised by others at a discounted rates.
Ensure that you are finding all the opportunities you can to network within the Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry community.
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Participate in our CPD programme (Continuing Professional Development)
At RSPSoc we are acutely aware of just how fast things can change, as an experienced professional it is essential that you stay on top of developments and hear from the experts about developments in our industry.
At our CPD webinars you can do exactly that. Plus we have discounted rates for other training as well.
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Join our Mentor Programme
Sometimes when you are in a career and have become an experienced professional you need to look for that person who can help you take the next step.
Naturally you may find this in a leader in your own organisation, but RSPSoc membership gives you the opportunity to have an independent experienced member mentoring you, independently helping you develop and achieve your full potential.
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Access to our Newsletters and online Journals.
At RSPSoc we publish our own e-newsletter with information and updates from around the community.
In addition as a member you have access to our online journals which include a complete back catalogue.
Become A Fellow
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Present and Network at our Events
Our Fellows have access to all our events free and some events organised by others at discounted rates. We actively seek our Fellows to share their expertise and present at our events, conferences and lead our CPD webinars. Our Fellows will receive a discount of up to 20% on our conference.
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Participate in our CPD programme (Continuing Professional Development)
At RSPSoc we are acutely aware of just how fast things can change. Our CPD programme will help you stay up to date with leading edge thinking and practice.
As a Fellow you may be at the leading edge of thinking and doing. In which case you might want to share your experience with others. This will give you instant access to the RSPSoc community.
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Join our Mentor Programme
We actively seek out experienced Fellows to become a mentor to less experienced members. This allows you to offer insight into the profession and help further shape the future of RSPSoc.
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Communications
At RSPSoc we publish our own e-newsletter with information and updates from around the community. In addition as a Fellow you have access (for free) to our online journals and access to our learning banks.
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Lead a Thematic Research Group
Our Fellows have the opportunity to lead or play a vital role in providing expertise to a TRG and lead research and investigations into important thematic areas within remote sensing and photogrammetry. We are always keen to support Fellows in creating and leading TRGs in their area.
What is the cost of Membership?
For Student and newly qualified professionals (up to 3 years) our annual membership fee is £72.00 per annum or £6 per month
For qualified experienced professionals our annual membership fee is £108.00 per annum or £9.00 per month
For Fellows of RSPSoc the annual membership fee is £144.00 per annum or £12 per month