Research grants - Royal Geographical Society
The Royal Geographical Society funds innovative field and desk-based research in all areas of geography, with special support for studies in arid and semi-arid environments.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: November 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Awards of £15,000 (Thesiger-Oman Fellowships); other research grants range from £1,500 to £15,000; Small Research Grants up to £5,000.
Summary: Supports innovative field and desk-based geography research by established and early career researchers, with emphasis on original investigations.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society's Research grants program funds a wide spectrum of field and desk-based research projects that advance geographical knowledge. Grants are available to both established researchers and early career academics, supporting original investigations across physical, human, and environmental geography. Notable awards include the Thesiger-Oman Fellowships, which provide substantial funding for research in arid and semi-arid environments, as well as several other targeted and small research grants.
