The Leopoldina unites researchers with outstanding expertise in their respective fields, currently counting around 1,600 Academy members from over 30 countries. Election to the Academy is carried out in a multi-stage selection process and admission criteria are outstanding scientific achievements. All members are actively involved in the work of the Leopoldina.

Two SyNergy members, Juliane Winkelmann and Martin Kerschensteiner, are now part of the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina since 2020.