Expedition grants
RGS expedition and fieldwork grants fund innovative research and exploration projects worldwide that advance geographical knowledge through impactful science and storytelling.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: Gino Watkins Fund | January 8, 2027: Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award | January 8, 2027: RGS Explore Grants | January 8, 2027: Neville Shulman Challenge Award | January 8, 2027: Kensington Fieldwork Grant
Funding Amounts: £500–£25,000 per award (varies by grant); most awards are one-off grants for single expeditions or fieldwork projects.
Summary: Supports original, challenging fieldwork and expedition projects worldwide to advance geographical knowledge, research, and storytelling.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) offers a suite of expedition and fieldwork grants aimed at supporting independent travel, geographical exploration, and research projects globally. These grants are designed to enable impactful fieldwork, foster original research, and inspire new perspectives on the planet’s environments, cultures, and peoples. Funding is available for a diverse range of projects, from scientific research and humanitarian work to creative storytelling and impactful dissemination.
Each grant within the expedition programme has its own focus, eligibility criteria, and award size, but all share a commitment to supporting innovative, ambitious, and well-planned expeditions with the potential for significant contribution to geographical understanding.
