Teaching grants
Grants from the Royal Geographical Society support innovative research, fieldwork, and resource development to advance geography education in schools and higher education.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Frederick Soddy Schools Award submission deadline | November 30, 2026: Ray Y Gildea Jr Award submission deadline | November 30, 2026: Innovative Geography Teaching Grants submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Frederick Soddy Schools Award: up to £700 | Ray Y Gildea Jr Award: up to £1,500 (higher amounts considered in exceptional cases) | Innovative Geography Teaching Grants: variable, typically up to £1,000
Summary: Grants support innovative geography teaching, fieldwork, and curriculum resource development in secondary and higher education.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society's teaching grants program offers several funding opportunities for educators and researchers aiming to enhance geography education in schools and higher education. These grants are designed to support the development of innovative teaching approaches, fieldwork, expeditions, and the creation of curriculum-linked resources that can be shared within the educational community. The program includes the Frederick Soddy Schools Award (for school fieldwork), the Ray Y Gildea Jr Award (for innovation in teaching and learning), and the Innovative Geography Teaching Grants.
