Expedition grants
RGS expedition grants fund innovative global fieldwork and exploration projects that advance geographical knowledge and scientific understanding.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 (RGS Explore Grants) | January 8, 2027 (Gino Watkins Fund Awards) | January 8, 2027 (Neville Shulman Challenge Award) | January 8, 2027 (Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award) | January 8, 2027 (Kensington Fieldwork Grant)
Funding Amounts: £500–£5,000 (RGS Explore Grants) | Up to £4,000 (Gino Watkins Fund) | Up to £10,000 (Neville Shulman) | £2,000–£5,000 (Ran and Ginny Fiennes) | £25,000 (Kensington Fieldwork Grant)
Summary: Expedition grants support independent, challenging geographical journeys and fieldwork worldwide to advance knowledge and inspire exploration.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) offers a suite of expedition grants supporting original, challenging geographical fieldwork and exploration worldwide. These grants are designed to advance geographical knowledge, foster impactful research, and encourage innovative storytelling and collaboration. Awards are available for a range of applicants, from early-career researchers and student teams to experienced explorers and established academics, with funding supporting both overseas expeditions and polar research, as well as projects with significant humanitarian, scientific, or educational value.
