Applying for RGS grants webinar #3 - 16 December 2026

Want to turn your expedition or fieldwork idea into reality? Join an RGS Grants Webinar. 

The RGS team is hosting four lunchtime webinars between November 2026 and January 2027, offering practical guidance to help you develop a strong grant application. 

Whether you're planning an ambitious journey with a purpose, field research in a remote location or something in between, you'll gain advice on developing your idea, strengthening your application and taking the next steps towards making your project happen. Each session will cover top tips for a successful application, followed by a Q&A where you can ask questions and discuss your ideas. 

To help us tailor the session, you can email your current grant proposal idea (100 words or less), along with any specific questions or topics you'd like us to cover to explore@rgs.org

The webinars are primarily aimed at those planning to apply for an RGS grant, with deadlines between November 2026 and January 2027. Anyone new to fundraising is also welcome.

Hosts

Tom Allen is the Society's Expeditions and Fieldwork Manager. He is an explorer, author, trail prospector and responsible travel advocate specialising in the Caucasus region, as well a past recipient of the Society Land Rover Bursary.  

Sarah Henton De Angelis is the is the Society’s Grants Officer supporting upwards of 90 projects each year, undertaken by independent travellers, students, early career researchers and teachers, across six continents.  Sarah is a volcanologist and her work has taken her around the world, with extensive fieldwork experience in remote and physically challenging volcanically active regions. 

Guest

Eleanor Flatt is the Royal Geographical Society’s Expeditions and Fieldwork Officer, an explorer, wildlife conservationist and field scientist with over a decade of experience in Latin America. Her work has focused on tropical rainforests, biodiversity monitoring and the use of conservation technologies to support field research and wildlife conservation.

Booking information

• Advance booking for this event is required. In order to book you will need an account on our website. If you already have an account you will be prompted to log in when you click 'book now'. Please create an account if you do not have one yet (you do not need to be a member of the Society to create an account).
• This event will be held on Zoom and joining instructions will be included in your confirmation email.

If you have any questions or require assistance with your booking, please email events@rgs.org