Expedition grants
The Royal Geographical Society funds innovative fieldwork and research expeditions that advance geographical knowledge and understanding of global environments, cultures, and places.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: RGS Explore Grants | January 8, 2027: Kensington Fieldwork Grant | January 8, 2027: Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award | January 8, 2027: Neville Shulman Challenge Award | January 8, 2027: The Gino Watkins Fund Awards
Funding Amounts: RGS Explore Grants: £500–£5,000; Kensington Fieldwork Grant: £25,000; Neville Shulman Challenge Award: up to £10,000; Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award: £2,000–£5,000 (occasionally more); Gino Watkins Fund: up to £4,000.
Summary: Supports innovative and challenging geographical expeditions and fieldwork projects worldwide, advancing geographical knowledge through original research and exploration.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society's expedition grants programme funds a range of fieldwork and exploration projects that expand geographical knowledge and foster collaboration. Grants are offered for diverse research and expeditions, from polar science to cultural exploration, and are designed to encourage original, impactful projects that push the boundaries of discovery in challenging global environments. Multiple awards are available annually, each with specific aims and eligibility criteria, but all share a focus on advancing understanding of the world's environments, peoples, and places through field-based research.
