Grants for expeditions, fieldwork and independent travellers

Supporting outstanding research Fieldwork and expeditions have always been core to the Society's grants programme. Every year we support between 40 and 50 teams of students and researchers get into the field with a Geographical Fieldwork Grant, the Society's longest running grant scheme. Our independent travel grants support challenging and inspiring geographical journeys and expeditions. There are opportunities to challenge yourself physically and mentally through a Neville Shulman Challenge Award, and to make a radio documentary about an inspiring journey with a Journey of a Lifetime Award. Application deadlines are in September each year. Listen to RGS-IBG independent travel grant recipients talk about their research, illustrated with images from their fieldwork.    The Heart of Borneo Project: Murung Raya Expedition 2010/11, Neville Shulman Challenge Award recipient 2010