seat in learned society

A seat in a learned society is a formally designated membership position, often limited in number, that grants an individual recognized status, rights, and responsibilities within that scholarly organization.

Aliases (3)

• member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh ×1
• membership in learned society ×1
• position in a learned society ×1

Instances (4)

• Chair V
• Lord Kelvin ("member of the Royal Society of Edinburgh")
• President of the British Academy ("position in a learned society")
• Royal Swedish Academy of Music membership ("membership in learned society")