The Institution
The Royal
Signals Institution
Supporting innovation, education, and professional excellence across the Royal Corps of Signals.
the Institution
the RSI
Founded in 1950, the Royal Signals Institution (RSI) exists to support the professional and intellectual development of the Royal Corps of Signals and Queen’s Gurkha Signals, fosters lifelong learning, innovation and in communications, cyber, and information systems.
Part of the Royal Signals Charity, the RSI is a not-for-profit organisation that recognises the extraordinary contributions and achievements of Signallers through awards, and connects them with industry, academia, and Defence stakeholders - helping shape the future of digital and electromagnetic operations.
Our purpose
To inspire excellence
By supporting professional learning across all career stages.
To enable innovation
By encouraging collaboration and thought leadership.
To connect communities
By linking Defence, Industry, and academia for shared capability and understanding.
The institution
How we support the corps
Through a diverse and engaging programme, the RSI delivers:
- Professional lectures and seminars- expert-led events exploring communications, cyber and information advantage.
- Awards and recognition- celebrating excellence in academic, professional, and operational achievement.
- Publications- The Journal of the Royal Corps of Signals, a leading platform for professional insight and debate.
- Industry and academic engagement- connecting serving personnel with leading thinkers and innovators.
who we support
Serving and Reserve Personnel
by recognising excellence, sharing knowledge, and enabling professional growth.
Retired members of the Corps
through ongoing access to lectures, publications, and networking.
Corporate Members
by building collaboration and shared understanding across Defence and industry.
the Institution
rSI Membership
RSI Membership is open to:
- Serving and reserve personnel – included through the One Days Pay Giving Scheme.
- Retired members of the Corps – available to those who wish to remain connected to the Corps’ professional network via subscription.
- Corporate members – organisations that share our commitment to learning, innovation, and professional excellence and want to support us via donation.
Membership provides access to events, publications, awards, and a growing community of professionals shaping the future of information and communications within Defence.
Apply for a corporate membership
To apply for RSI Corporate Membership, or for any further information, please complete this enquiry form.
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