RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2022

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EligibilityPh.D. students
RegionUnited Kingdom
AwardGrant of up to GBP 2,000
DeadlineClosed

About the Program

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Last Updated On : 14-07-2022   Posted By : Salma

RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2022 is an initiative of the Royal Geographical Society with IBG (a learned society and professional body for geography based in the United Kingdom) for Ph.D. students. The awards aim to help students to establish themselves in their particular field. It also supports the students to undertake research and fieldwork. The recipients will be awarded a grant of GBP 2,000. 

  • RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Awards 2022
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    To be eligible, applicants must - 

    • Be currently registered at a UK Higher Education Institution
    • Be undertaking research and fieldwork

     

    Note - Preference is given to students who do not receive full funding from a research council, university or comparable levels of support from other sources for fieldwork and data collection.

    Benefits

    The selected students will be awarded a grant of GBP 2,000. 

    Documents
    • Two referee statements (if required)

     

    Note - One referee should be the supervisor.

    How can you apply?

    The interested candidates can apply by following the below-mentioned steps - 

    Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read the details.
    Step 2: Navigate to the 'Apply Now' section, click on the 'Advice and Resources' link and read the details.
    Step 3: Download the RGS-IBG grants application form.
    Step 4: Send the completed application to the RGS Grants Officer through email at - grants@rgs.org.

Important Dates

Application Deadline - 23rd November 2022

Selection Criteria

The applications are assessed by an external panel of expert reviewers. The reviewers will shortlist the candidates based on the following aspects of an application - 

  • The project’s contribution to the advancement of geographical knowledge.
  • The degree to which the project is innovative and original.
  • The feasibility of the project within the time frame and budget suggested.
  • Applicant's experience, skills and qualifications to complete the programme of work within the time and budget proposed.
  • Evidence of sufficient planning in terms of health and safety, ethical clearance and permissions.
  • Applicant's awareness for the relevant environmental, social and cultural responsibilities and impacts of the project.
  • Justification of resources and the degree to which the budget is reasonable, appropriate and sufficiently detailed.
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Terms and Conditions
  • Applications will be jeopardised if referee statements are not received on time as references form a critical part of the judging process.
  • The referees have to send a signed reference statement on letter headed paper to the Grants Officer through email at - grants@rgs.org by the deadline. 

 

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by September, 2024. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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