Expedition grants
The Royal Geographical Society funds ambitious fieldwork and research projects that advance global geographical knowledge through original science and exploration.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: RGS Explore Grants application deadline | January 8, 2027: Neville Shulman Challenge Award deadline | January 8, 2027: Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award deadline | January 8, 2027: The Gino Watkins Fund Awards application deadline | January 8, 2027: Kensington Fieldwork Grant application deadline
Funding Amounts: Awards range from £500–£25,000 depending on the specific grant; most grants are single-year, with the Kensington Fieldwork Grant awarding four annual grants of £25,000 each.
Summary: Supports ambitious fieldwork, expeditions, and research projects that advance geographical knowledge and exploration worldwide.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society offers a suite of expedition and fieldwork grants designed to support original, challenging, and impactful geographical research and exploration projects around the world. These grants encourage both early-career and established researchers, as well as storytellers and explorers, to undertake projects that push the boundaries of geographical science and public engagement. Funding is available for a range of activities, from overseas expeditions and field research to polar exploration and creative storytelling, with an emphasis on local collaboration, knowledge advancement, and effective dissemination of results.
