RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026

RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026 is open to PhD students in the field of Geography and related disciplines. This scholarship is provided by Royal Geographical Society and the value of this scholarship is Partial Funding · Up to GBP 2,500.

Open for

Open to all nationals

Degree

PhD

Provided by

Royal Geographical Society

Deadline

23 Nov 2026

Scholarship Value

Partial Funding · Up to GBP 2,500

Eligible nationalities: Open to all nationals

RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards

• Be PhD students undertaking fieldwork or data collection to advance geographical knowledge.
• Be registered at a UK Higher Education Institution.
• Not already receive full funding from a research council, university, or other comparable sources for fieldwork/data collection (preference given).
• Ensure fieldwork has not yet begun (the Society will not support fieldwork already completed).
• Not begin fieldwork before 1 April 2026, except in exceptional, approved circumstances.
• Submit a completed application form and follow the Society’s guidance for grant applicants.

RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards

• Awards of up to £2,500
• Intended to support fieldwork or data collection for PhD research.