About This Opportunity
The RGS Explore Grants offer £500 to £5,000 to support teams undertaking overseas expeditions. As the successor to the Geographical Fieldwork Grants, the Society's longest running grant scheme, these awards are designed to support and enable the next generation of explorers and field researchers, especially those undertaking their first overseas projects. Awards will be made to teams undertaking original, challenging journeys with meaningful local collaborations at their core, aiming to advance geographical knowledge and deepen understanding of the world's environments, people and places. The expedition is expected to take place outside of the UK with a minimum of four weeks in the field, ideally undertaken between April and October.
Who Can Apply
- Region
- Global
- Residency
- United Kingdom
- Applicants
- team
- Age
- 18 - 151 years old
Application Details
Stages
- 1 two_stage
Required documents
Review process
Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts and shortlisted teams are invited to attend an online interview.
Restrictions
- reporting_requirements
Post-award obligations
- final_report
- present_findings
- acknowledge_funder
External Application
This opportunity requires you to apply directly on the funder's website.
Apply on External SiteKey Information
- Award Amount
- £500.00 - £5000.00
- Application Deadline
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February 15, 2026 at 23:59 UTCDue in 31 days
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