Gilchrist Fieldwork Award
The Gilchrist Fieldwork Award from the Royal Geographical Society funds innovative research teams conducting challenging overseas fieldwork to advance geographical science.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: February 1, 2027 (Application deadline, anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: £15,000 annual award; typically funds one research team per year
Summary: Supports research teams conducting ambitious and innovative overseas fieldwork to advance geographical knowledge.
Key Information: For research teams only; fieldwork must take place outside the UK.
Description
The Gilchrist Fieldwork Award is a prestigious annual grant from the Royal Geographical Society, designed to empower research teams undertaking ambitious and innovative overseas fieldwork. The award aims to support projects that push the boundaries of geographical knowledge through original, challenging research conducted outside the UK. It is intended for research teams planning physically and intellectually demanding field-based investigations that have the potential to make significant contributions to the discipline of geography.
