Expedition grants
The Royal Geographical Society grants fund ambitious fieldwork and expeditions worldwide that advance scientific and geographical knowledge through original research and exploration.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: RGS Explore Grants | January 8, 2027: Neville Shulman Challenge Award | January 8, 2027: The Gino Watkins Fund Awards | January 8, 2027: Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award | January 8, 2027: Kensington Fieldwork Grant
Funding Amounts: £500–£25,000 per award, depending on scheme; most grants range from £500–£10,000; Kensington Fieldwork Grant is £25,000.
Summary: Supports ambitious fieldwork and expeditions worldwide that advance geographical knowledge, with schemes for a range of career stages and disciplines.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) offers a suite of expedition and fieldwork grants designed to support challenging and impactful geographical research and exploration projects around the world. These grants are open to researchers, explorers, and storytellers at various career stages and fund projects that contribute new knowledge about environments, cultures, and the planet. The program includes several distinct awards, each with specific aims and eligibility criteria, but all share the goal of furthering geographical understanding through original, well-planned, and collaborative fieldwork.
