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  • RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Award 2021

    United Kingdom

    What is RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Award 2021?

    RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Award 2021 is an initiative for Postgraduate Research Awards from students pursuing Ph.D. courses and ready to undertake fieldwork/ data collection in the United Kingdom or overseas preferably in research related to geographical knowledge and its applied benefits. The recipients will be awarded a grant of GBP 2,000. 

    Who is offering this scholarship ?

    The Royal Geographical Society with IBG is offering this award. It is funded by donors like Albert Reckitt Charitable Trust, Geographical Club, Dudley Stamp Memorial Fund, Walters Kundert Charitable Trust and RGS-IBG Hong Kong branch.

    Who can apply for this scholarship ?

    To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Be currently registered with any UK Higher Education Institution
    • Be pursuing a Ph.D. degree in geographical fieldwork or data collection in the UK or overseas

    What are the benefits ?

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

    How can you apply ?

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

    Step 1: Write an email mentioning full personal and contact details, complete details of postgraduate study, and other required details. 
    Step 2: Attach relevant documents.  
    Step 3: Send the completed applications to the RGS Grants Officer through email at - grants@rgs.org.

    What are the documents required for the RGS-IBG Postgraduate Research Award 2021?

    • Application form

    What are the selection criteria ?

    An external panel of experts will be formed to assess the applications received and selected candidates will be informed through email.

    What are the important dates ?

    Application Deadline - 23rd November 2021

    Deadline: 23-Nov-2021AwardGrant of up to GBP 2,000EligibilityPh.D. students