[Royal Geographical Society](https://www.rgs.org)

February 2027 (Application deadline, projected)

£15,000 annual award; typically supports one research team per year

Supports research teams conducting ambitious, challenging overseas fieldwork for innovative geographical research.

For research teams only; must involve significant overseas fieldwork outside the UK.

--- ## Description The Gilchrist Fieldwork Award is a major annual grant from the Royal Geographical Society designed to support research teams undertaking challenging overseas fieldwork. The award encourages ambitious, innovative projects that advance geographical knowledge through original field-based research outside the UK. The focus is on projects that are both demanding and capable of producing significant contributions to the field of geography. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The award provides £15,000 annually. - Typically, one research team is funded each year. - Funding is intended to support the majority of the costs for the fieldwork project. --- ## Eligibility - Open to research teams (not individuals). - Projects must involve challenging overseas fieldwork outside the UK. - The research should be innovative and contribute meaningfully to geographical knowledge. - Check the [program page](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/research-grants/gilchrist-fieldwork-award/) for detailed eligibility criteria. --- ## Application Process - Full application details, forms, and current status are available on the [Gilchrist Fieldwork Award webpage](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/research-grants/gilchrist-fieldwork-award/). - Applicants should review the [guidance for Society grant applicants](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/guidance-for-society-grant-applicants/) before preparing their submission. - Prepare a comprehensive proposal describing the research aims, methods, team composition, and how the project will advance geographical knowledge. - Applications are typically submitted via the Royal Geographical Society’s grants portal or by email as specified on the award page. --- ## Additional Information - The award is highly competitive and prioritizes projects that are both physically and intellectually demanding. - Preference is given to proposals where the grant will provide the majority of the project’s funding. - The award is structured to support fieldwork that is original and likely to have a significant impact on the discipline. --- ## External Links - [Gilchrist Fieldwork Award Program Page](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/research-grants/gilchrist-fieldwork-award/) - [RGS Expedition & Fieldwork Grants Overview](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/expedition-grants) - [Guidance for Society Grant Applicants](https://www.rgs.org/exploration/grants/guidance-for-society-grant-applicants/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Method | Details | |------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Email | enquiries@rgs.org | | Phone | +44 (0)20 7591 3000 | | Contact Form | [RGS Contact Page](https://www.rgs.org/about-us/contact-us/) | ---

Gilchrist Fieldwork Award

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