The Linnean Society of New South Wales aims to advance research in Natural Science. It supports continued studies in the sciences for those who have completed a regular curriculum and obtained a Science degree, through funding from a bequest by its first President, Sir William Macleay.
The Linnean Macleay Fellowships are prestigious awards that support talented graduates in pursuing significant research in the fields of Natural History, Biological, and Geological sciences. These fellowships have assisted over fifty individuals since 1905, many of whom have gone on to achieve scientific distinction, including appointments to professorial chairs and election as Fellows of the Royal Society of London. The fellowships are specifically designed to facilitate post-degree research at the University of Sydney or elsewhere.