Teaching grants
The Royal Geographical Society's teaching grants fund innovative geography teaching, research, and fieldwork projects in secondary and higher education, supporting resource development and new pedagogical methods.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: November 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £1,500 per project (Ray Y Gildea Jr Award); up to £700 (Frederick Soddy Schools Award); awarded annually
Summary: Supports innovative geography teaching, fieldwork, and the creation of educational resources for secondary and higher education.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society's teaching grants program funds projects that promote innovative teaching and learning in geography at secondary and higher education levels. The grants support the development of curriculum-led teaching resources, research and piloting of new pedagogical methods, and school fieldwork or expeditions. The program encourages collaboration between schools and higher education institutions and provides opportunities for teachers to publish and share resources with the broader educational community.
There are two primary awards under this program:
- Ray Y Gildea Jr Award: Supports research, development, and piloting of innovative teaching in geography for secondary and higher education.
- Frederick Soddy Schools Award: Provides financial support for fieldwork projects led by teachers in UK and Ireland schools, with a focus on human geography.
