Teaching grants
The Royal Geographical Society’s teaching grants fund innovative geography curriculum development, fieldwork, and school-university collaborations to advance geography education and benefit students.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: November 30, 2026: Ray Y Gildea Jr Award application deadline | November 30, 2026: Frederick Soddy Schools Award application deadline
Funding Amounts: Ray Y Gildea Jr Award: up to £1,500 (higher amounts considered in exceptional cases); Frederick Soddy Schools Award: up to £700 per award.
Summary: Supports innovative geography teaching, curriculum development, fieldwork, and collaboration between schools and higher education.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society offers teaching grants to foster innovation in geography education at the secondary and higher education levels. These grants support the development of curriculum-led resources, fieldwork, and expeditions, as well as collaborations between schools and higher education institutions. The Ray Y Gildea Jr Award specifically encourages innovative approaches to teaching and learning in geography, while the Frederick Soddy Schools Award funds fieldwork projects for primary and secondary schools. Both awards aim to directly benefit geography students and promote the dissemination of best practices and new ideas in geography education.
