Fellowship

Fellows are vital to the Society’s mission to advance geography, and they enable us to achieve so much more as a result of their expertise, knowledge and enthusiasm for the discipline. Some Fellows join to be part of the 16,000-strong community of geographers, some join for professional recognition whilst others join because they want to give something back to geography.

 

Why become a Fellow?

Stay informed about geography and the Society

• Receive all or a selection of our academic journals – Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers, Area, and The Geographical Journal.

• Attend our Monday night lectures or watch recordings of them online.

• Opt to receive Geographical magazine in print or digitally

• Receive our autumn, spring and summer Bulletins and our monthly e-update with Society news and events.

Connect with the community of geographers

• Attend a wide range of conferences, seminars and events taking place across the UK, meeting local Fellows, members and others with an interest in geography

• Members’ discount on our events, including Annual International Conference and Explore.

• Participate in a choice of 31 Research Groups

Access to expertise and resources

• Unlimited use of the Foyle Reading Room, our library of maps, books, guides and unrivalled access to our historic Collections

• Access to the Members' Room – a members-only space which can be used for meetings, remote working or relaxing

• Apply for grants to support your research, fieldwork or expedition

• Receive expert advice on fieldwork and expeditions

Professional development

• Apply for professional status as a Chartered Geographer

• Use FRGS in your title

• Discounts on CPD training and workshops for teachers and researchers in the field

Third party discounts

• Receive discounts on kit and equipment at Cotswold Outdoors and Stanfords in stores and online

• Online access to WIREs Climate Change

• 10% discount to publish in Geo – the Society’s open access journal

Support the Society

• Attend and vote at the Society's Annual General Meeting

• Your Fellowship is vital to support and sustain the charitable work of the Society to advance geography and geographical learning 

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Am I eligible?

Application for Fellowship is open to anyone over the age of 21, based in the UK or overseas, who can demonstrate:

A sufficient involvement in geography or allied subject through training, professional work, research, publications or other work of a similar nature

or

Not less than five years continuous commitment to the Society as an Ordinary Member

For example, if you use, or have used, your geographic skills and/or knowledge extensively in the workplace, or have a degree in geography (or allied subject) then you are likely to be eligible for Fellowship. Our current Fellows come from a diverse mix of career and academic backgrounds.

For further information on eligibility, please get in touch with us on +44 (0)20 7591 3080.