Teaching grants
The Royal Geographical Society teaching grants fund innovative geography education projects, including research, resource development, and fieldwork, to enhance teaching and learning at secondary and higher education levels.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Ray Y Gildea Jr Award | November 30, 2026: Frederick Soddy Schools Award
Funding Amounts: Ray Y Gildea Jr Award: up to £1,500 per project (higher considered in exceptional cases); Frederick Soddy Schools Award: up to £700 per school fieldwork project.
Summary: Supports innovative geography teaching, school fieldwork, and the creation of educational resources for secondary and higher education.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society's teaching grants programme is designed to foster excellence and innovation in geography education at both secondary and higher education levels. The programme provides targeted financial support to projects that enhance fieldwork opportunities, develop new curriculum-linked teaching resources, and encourage collaboration between schools and higher education institutions. Teachers and educators are encouraged to create, pilot, and publish resources that will benefit the wider teaching community and promote high-quality geography education.
