Student grants
Student grants support undergraduate, Masters and PhD students through Royal Geographical Society funding for fieldwork, expeditions and data collection that contribute new geographical knowledge.
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Funder: Royal Geographical Society
Due Dates: November 23, 2026 (Postgraduate Research Awards)
Funding Amounts: £1,000 research grants; £500–£5,000 expedition grants; PhD awards up to £2,500 or £4,000
Summary: Supports student geographical fieldwork and data collection through undergraduate, Masters and PhD grant schemes.
Key Information: Projects must advance geographical knowledge; the Postgraduate Research Awards require registration at a UK Higher Education Institution.
Description
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) supports more than 40 student fieldwork projects each year. Its student grants span undergraduate groups undertaking their first field experiences, Masters students conducting original overseas research, and PhD students collecting dissertation data. This is a collection of grant schemes rather than a single award.
The schemes support geographical research, fieldwork and expeditions. Opportunities include overseas field research, challenging team expeditions with integral local collaboration, and doctoral research into the social, economic and cultural life of a region. Applicants do not need a geography degree or a position in a geography department, but their projects must contain a substantial geographical component and contribute new geographical knowledge.
