Fellows of the Royal Society of Chemistry will be working in a senior position and have been doing their role for 5 or more years. The Fellow will have demonstrated they hold senior responsibilities, have strategic influence within the workplace and/or sector or have made outstanding contributions to the chemical sciences and/or to the advancement of the profession.

The award of Chartered Scientist (CSci) status is a peer-reviewed process and is the hallmark of those practising science across disciplines. Not only do they demonstrate effective leadership, but they also use their specialist knowledge and broader scientific understanding to develop and improve the application of science and technology by scoping, planning and managing multifaceted projects.

They are able to demonstrate effective leadership, using their specialist knowledge and broader scientific understanding to develop and improve the application of science and technology. Holders of this award are recognised as having a high level of skill and experience, independent of discipline.

CSci awardees have shown they have developed skills in 5 competency areas:
• Application of knowledge and understanding
• Personal responsibility
• Interpersonal skills
• Professional practice
• Professional standards

The Royal Society of Chemistry is the UK's professional body for chemical scientists, maintains standards of competence and professional practice and provides support and representation for its members bringing together chemical scientists from all over the world.