Backpacker sitting on a rock looking at the view of a mountain range.

Contact the Exploration team

Connect with the team behind our support for explorers and field practitioners.

Expedition planning advice

Planning your next project? Our specialist advisors can offer guidance, resources and contacts to help you prepare. We aim to respond to enquiries within 10 working days.

  • For general expedition planning advice, please first consult the RGS Explore Resource Hub to check whether your questions have been covered.
  • To request specific advice not covered in these resources, you can email the RGS Explore team at explore@rgs.org

RGS Explore events and related content

  • Details of all RGS Explore events can be found in our upcoming events listings.
  • For enquiries about the RGS Explore Weekend or related content and events, please email the RGS Explore team on explore@rgs.org

Grant enquiries

The Society offers various grants to support geographical research and expeditions.

  • For information on available grants and the application process, please visit our Grants pages.
  • For specific grant-related questions, please contact the grants team at grants@rgs.org

Contribute a news item

Do you have news related to exploration, expeditions or fieldwork? We disseminate community news and updates via email newsletter, social media, and on our latest news pages.

  • To submit a news item for consideration, please email the team on explore@rgs.org

Exploration FAQs

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Two speakers on a stage at the RGS expedition and fieldwork festival. A slideshow with tips on how to be mindful during expeditions is projected on the wall behind them.