Neville Shulman Challenge Award
The Neville Shulman Challenge Award funds innovative geographical research or expeditions that advance knowledge of the world's environments, cultures, and peoples.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to £10,000 per award; two awards made annually; grant expected to fund the majority of project costs.
Summary: Supports bold, challenging expeditions or research projects that advance geographical knowledge of the world, its cultures, peoples, and environments.
Key Information: Projects directly related to PhD or MSc research are not eligible.
Description
The Neville Shulman Challenge Award, offered by the Royal Geographical Society, funds ambitious and innovative expeditions or research projects that further geographical understanding of the planet, its cultures, peoples, and environments. The award emphasizes both physical and intellectual challenge, seeking projects that demonstrate originality, clear research objectives, and robust plans for disseminating findings. Projects should have both local and global significance and be designed to generate new insights and foster public engagement.
