Expedition grants
The Royal Geographical Society Expedition Grants fund original fieldwork and research worldwide to advance scientific understanding of environments, cultures, and peoples through challenging and collaborative expeditions.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 | February 15, 2027
Funding Amounts: £500–£5,000 (RGS Explore Grants); up to £10,000 (Neville Shulman Challenge Award); up to £4,000 (Gino Watkins Fund & RGS-Risman Accelerator); £1,000 (Peter Smith Award)
Summary: Supports original and challenging geographical fieldwork and expeditions worldwide to advance geographical knowledge.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Expedition Grants program funds a wide array of fieldwork, research, and exploration projects that advance knowledge of the planet’s environments, cultures, and peoples. The program encompasses several distinct grants, including the RGS Explore Grants, Neville Shulman Challenge Award, Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award, Gino Watkins Fund Awards, Peter Smith Award, and others. These grants are designed to support both early-career and experienced researchers, as well as students and independent explorers, enabling original, impactful, and collaborative expeditions around the globe.
