Fieldwork Apprenticeships
Forecasted
The Fieldwork Apprenticeships grant by the Royal Geographical Society funds first-year geography students to join organized fieldwork projects and gain hands-on research experience.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: £1,500 per award; supports participation in fieldwork projects for first-year undergraduate geography students.
Summary: Grants for first-year undergraduate geography students to gain practical experience by participating in organized fieldwork projects.
Key Information: For participation in fieldwork projects only; not for independent expeditions.
Description
This grant provides financial support to first-year undergraduate geography students, enabling them to participate in organized fieldwork projects. The aim is to offer hands-on experience in geographical research and exploration, helping students develop practical skills early in their academic careers. The grant is intended to support participation in established fieldwork activities, not to fund fully independent expeditions designed and led by the students themselves.
