Join an active and learned geographical community
Why should I join?
Fellowship offers the opportunity to network with others in your profession and to support the spread of geographical knowledge.
As a Fellow you will be able to:
- Use FRGS in your title
- Attend a wide range of conferences, seminars and events
- Participate in a choice of twenty eight research groups for active scholars
- Apply for grants to support your research, fieldwork or expedition
- Opt to receive our three academic journals - Transactions, Area, and The Geographical Journal
- Apply for professional status as a Chartered Geographer
- Attend our London and regional lectures
- Opt to receive Geographical magazine by annual subscription
- View lectures online at our Members' website
- Receive discounts on kit and equipment at Cotswold Outdoors, Stanfords and Nomad stores and online
- Receive expert advice on fieldwork and expeditions
- Unlimited use of the Foyle Reading Room and our library of maps, books, guides and have unrivalled access to our historic Collections
- Attend and vote at the Society's AGM
Apply now
Simply complete the Fellowship application forms, and return your payment to the Membership Office at 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Costs
- Annual membership costs from £93 + a one-off joining fee of £30
- A breakdown of subscription options can be found in the application form
Membership runs from January to December. If you join part way through the year your membership will be adjusted on a pro rata basis.
Eligibility
To be elected as a Fellow, you must either be teaching or researching geography in a Higher Education Institution, or you need to be proposed and seconded by existing Fellows and have:
- A sufficient involvement in geography or allied subject through training, profession, research, publications or other work of a similar nature; or
- Not less than 5 years continuous commitment to the Society as an Ordinary Member at the discretion of Council.
Fellowship is open to anyone in the world over the age of 21 who meets the criteria of Fellowship.
For advice on being proposed as a Fellow please call +44 (0)20 7591 3080