Research grants
The Royal Geographical Society awards annual grants for innovative field and desk-based geographical research, supporting both established and early career researchers across all areas of geography.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (annual application deadline for Research grants)
Funding Amounts: Awards range from £5,000 (Small Research Grants) to £25,000 (Kensington Fieldwork Grant); most major awards are £15,000 annually.
Summary: Annual grants supporting field and desk-based research projects in geography for both established and early career researchers.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society provides a suite of annual research grants to support innovative field and desk-based research projects in geography. These grants are open to both established researchers pursuing advanced fieldwork and early career academics working on smaller-scale or pilot projects. The program aims to advance geographical knowledge and exploration by enabling impactful research across physical, human, and environmental geography.
