Visiting Geographical Scientist Program
Forecasted
The Visiting Geographical Scientist Program by the American Association of Geographers brings leading geographers to campuses to enrich scientific engagement and broaden exposure to geographic research.
Funder: American Association of Geographers
Due Dates: Not currently accepting requests
Funding Amounts: $100 honorarium per institutional visit; up to $600 in travel reimbursement per visiting scientist
Summary: Supports campus visits by leading geographers to inspire and engage students, faculty, and administrators, especially at institutions with limited speaker access.
Key Information: Program is paused; check the program page for future application cycles.
Description
The Visiting Geographical Scientist Program (VGSP), managed by the American Association of Geographers and funded by Gamma Theta Upsilon, brings distinguished geographers to colleges and universities across the United States. The program's primary goal is to foster a deeper interest in geography, especially at smaller institutions or those with limited access to prominent speakers. Through campus visits, the program enables students to explore subfields not offered at their home institutions, provides faculty with exposure to diverse geographic perspectives, and helps administrators understand the discipline’s contributions to liberal education. The VGSP enriches academic communities by facilitating direct interaction with leading experts in geography.
