Expedition grants
The Royal Geographical Society funds innovative fieldwork and research expeditions worldwide that advance geographical knowledge and foster impactful scientific discovery.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: RGS Explore Grants | January 8, 2027: Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award | January 8, 2027: Neville Shulman Challenge Award | January 8, 2027: Gino Watkins Fund | January 8, 2027: Kensington Fieldwork Grant
Funding Amounts: £500–£5,000 (RGS Explore Grants) | up to £10,000 (Neville Shulman Challenge) | £2,000–£5,000 (Ran & Ginny Fiennes, typical) | up to £4,000 (Gino Watkins Fund) | £25,000 (Kensington Fieldwork Grant, 4 awarded annually)
Summary: Supports ambitious fieldwork, expeditions, and research worldwide to advance geographical knowledge and impactful exploration.
Key Information: Multiple grant streams; eligibility and requirements vary by award—review individual guidelines closely.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society offers a suite of expedition and fieldwork grants designed to support original, challenging overseas research and exploration projects that significantly advance geographical knowledge. These awards fund both individuals and teams, from early-career researchers to experienced explorers and storytellers, and span a diverse range of disciplines and expedition types. Emphasis is placed on innovative projects, meaningful local collaboration, and impactful dissemination of results.
