Expedition grants
RGS grants fund innovative and challenging geographical fieldwork and research projects worldwide to advance scientific knowledge and inspire exploration.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: Neville Shulman Challenge Award submission deadline | January 8, 2027: RGS Explore Grants application deadline | January 8, 2027: Kensington Fieldwork Grant deadline | January 8, 2027: Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award submission deadline | January 8, 2027: Gino Watkins Fund (The Gino Watkins Fund Awards) application deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical awards: £500–£25,000 depending on scheme and project; duration and number of awards vary by grant.
Summary: Supports independent and challenging geographical fieldwork and expeditions worldwide to advance geographical knowledge and inspire exploration.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) offers a suite of expedition and fieldwork grants designed to support innovative, impactful, and challenging geographical research and exploration projects around the globe. Grants are available for a range of career stages and project types, from early-career teams to established researchers and storytellers. The funding aims to advance geographical knowledge, encourage creative dissemination, and foster collaboration with local communities and agencies.
