Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR
Required
LOR-
Two referee statements are required. Referee details are submitted as part of the application form
Students must send each of their referees a link to the Referee Guidelines and ask them to send the references directly to the Grants Officer (grants@rgs.org)
LOR Guidelines- Referees should provide a critical evaluation of the following:
The proposed project’s strengths in terms of viability, originality, and likely contribution to geographical knowledge
The applicant’s ability to complete the program of work safely and responsibly within the time and budget proposed.
Any additional information that you feel might help the Selection Panel
The applicant's reference will be one of the key factors in assessing the applicant’s suitability for a grant
Students need to submit their signed reference statement on letter headed paper to the Grants Officer at grants@rgs.org by the deadline specified for the grant
Other Required Documents:
The aim and objectives of the project (students please include how the project will contribute to your overall course) (max 250 words)
How does your project address the focus of this grant? Please see the relevant grant page on the RGS-IBG website (max 150 words)
Proposed research (including background, research location, methodologies, and project timeline) (max 500 words)
In-country collaborations and local benefits (if applicable) (max 100 words)
How will the project further geographical knowledge? (100 words)
Project outcomes and wider significance applied for benefits, and plan for local and wider dissemination of results (max 200 words)
Summary of key elements of risk and ethical assessments and plan for approvals of these documents (submission of full risk and ethical assessments and approvals of these assessments are not expected at time of application)
Please include details of any other approvals needed for this project (max 300 words)
A one-page summary CV. In addition, please include short summaries of co-investigators if applicable (max 100 words per person)
If you are applying for the Slawson Awards, in addition, please provide a short biographical statement putting the research in the context of your background and other interests, and how the research fits into your longer-term career plans (max 300 words)
Application process: Applications must contain the following
Name and full contact details (please include an email address)
The year of commencement of the University course and the intended completion date. Please indicate if this is an undergraduate or postgraduate program
Students must not send supporting documents such as previous reports, these will not be used when screening the applications
Applicants need to email their completed application form to grants@rgs.org by the deadline stated on the respective grant page of the RGS-IBG website
Important Dates
Date
Additional Details
Application final end date
February 03, 2024
Not Available
Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).
The RGS-IBG requires that the research it funds be conducted in an ethical and responsible manner
All RGS-IBG awards are conditional on the institution's approval of the project's risk assessment and ethical considerations. Please provide information on the status of approvals in the application
The Society reserves the right to withhold funding should the project’s risk analysis, ethical and safety management plans be considered inadequate (and/or not meet appropriate standards). This decision is at the sole discretion of the Society
All grant applicants are requested to submit details of any other funds already obtained or being applied for to support the same project
The Society will not fund projects that take place, in full or in part, in locations to which the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel prior to departure.
It is the responsibility of the grant applicant/recipient to find out the current advice, both before submitting an application and again before departure. Grants recipients must also follow any additional advice provided by the FCO for travel to relevant locations.
It is the responsibility of the grant recipient to ensure that they, and all other members of their party, have appropriate medical and travel insurance for the full duration of any trips outside the UK
The Society is unable to provide additional funds for medical expenses, trip cancellation or abandonment, or loss of belongings or money during any project
Grant recipients are expected to keep the Grants Officer informed of the project’s progress during and after its completion
