He was elected to the Royal Society on 3 June 1663 and, although he was still receiving no payment, at least the Society was prepared to allow him to become a Fellow without paying the annual fees.
Siya ay elected sa Royal Society sa 3 Hunyo 1663 at, bagaman siya ay hindi pa tumatanggap ng bayad, hindi bababa ang Kapisanan ay inihanda upang payagan sa kanya upang maging isang Fellow na walang pagbabayad ng taunang bayad.