Expedition grants
The RGS Expedition Grants support innovative fieldwork and expeditions worldwide that advance scientific geographical research and exploration.
Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: RGS Explore Grants | January 8, 2027: The Gino Watkins Fund Awards | January 8, 2027: Neville Shulman Challenge Award | January 8, 2027: Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award | January 8, 2027: Kensington Fieldwork Grant
Funding Amounts: £500–£5,000 (RGS Explore Grants) | up to £4,000 (Gino Watkins Fund) | up to £10,000 (Neville Shulman Challenge Award) | £2,000–£5,000 (Ran and Ginny Fiennes Award) | £25,000 (Kensington Fieldwork Grant, 4 awarded annually)
Summary: Supports ambitious, original fieldwork and expeditions worldwide to advance geographical knowledge and exploration.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Expedition Grants programme offers a suite of competitive funding opportunities for fieldwork and expeditions that push the boundaries of geographical research and exploration. Grants are available for a diverse range of projects—from challenging overseas expeditions led by early-career teams to significant, high-impact field research by established investigators. Each scheme has its own focus, eligibility, and award size, but all share an emphasis on advancing geographical understanding, fostering local collaboration, and sharing findings widely.
