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RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026

Awarded by Royal Geographical Society

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Up to GBP 2,500

Eligible Courses

Geography and related disciplines

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

UK Higher Education Institution

Provider

Royal Geographical Society

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility for 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.

Application Process:

Eligible candidates must apply online to be considered for the awards.

Value of RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards:

  • Awards of up to £2,500
  • Intended to support fieldwork or data collection for PhD research.
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  • The deadline of RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026 is 23 Nov, 2026.
  • RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026 is offered to PhD degree.
  • RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026 is offered for Geography and related disciplines.
  • RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals .
  • RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026 is offered by Royal Geographical Society.
  • RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2026 covers Partial Funding, Up to GBP 2,500.