Expedition grants
The RGS Explore Grants fund original overseas expeditions that advance geographical knowledge through innovative field research and strong local collaboration.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 (RGS Explore Grants application deadline)
Funding Amounts: £500–£5,000 per team; total project budget must be under £25,000; grant must cover at least 20% of project cost
Summary: Supports original, challenging overseas expeditions that advance geographical knowledge, emphasizing local collaboration and fieldwork.
Key Information: Team leader must be a UK resident; minimum three team members; fieldwork must last at least four weeks.
Description
The RGS Explore Grants, offered by the Royal Geographical Society, are designed to support teams undertaking original and ambitious overseas expeditions that contribute to geographical knowledge. These grants encourage innovative research, documentation, and educational projects, with a strong emphasis on meaningful local collaboration and responsible expedition planning. The programme targets early-career researchers and teams embarking on their first major overseas fieldwork, aiming to foster a new generation of explorers and field scientists.
