The Objectives of the Royal Society The Royal Society is an independent scientific academy founded in 1660 and self-governing under Royal Charter. The Society has three roles, as the scientific academy of the United Kingdom, as a learned Society, and as a funding body. The objectives of the Royal Society are to: recognise excellence in science support leading-edge scientific research and its applications stimulate international interaction further the role of science, engineering and technology in society promote the public's understanding of science provide independent authoritative advice on matters relating to science, engineering and technology encourage research into the history of science 1999 Anniversary Lecture by the President Contents 1999 Landmarks Publications: confirming authenticity Promoting the Society's values Making decisions Scientific 'fact' The expert and society Accountability The useful arts The Society For the full text (pdf ) please click here 1999 Anniversary Address by the President 1998 Anniversary Lecture by the President Contents The Comprehensive Spending Review Basic Research International comparisons Science and society Reaching the non-scientific public Science, the Relentless Disturber The Society For the full text (pdf ) please click here 1998 Anniversary Address by the President PDF files retain the layout and appearance of the original document. For more information about Adobe Acrobat and to download a free copy of Acrobat Reader, go to www.adobe.com Royal Society| News & media | Events diary | Funding | Science for all | Science policy | Library | Publications | Facilities | Fellows Room

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