Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation
The Rufford Foundation
Research and training grant
Ralph Brown Expedition Award — 2026 Application Round
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- Up to £15,000
- Apply directly
- Aquatic Ecology, Hydrology and
About
An annual award of up to GBP 15,000 supports an experienced researcher leading an expedition in an aquatic environment, including coral reefs, rivers, lakes or shallow seas. Projects should benefit the host country and, where possible, local communities. Applications for the current round close on 16 November 2026.
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Eligibility
The expedition leader must be an experienced researcher and Society Fellow or member.
Nationality or residence: Any nationality; the expedition leader must be a Society Fellow or member.
The expedition leader must be an experienced researcher and a Fellow or member of the Society. Applicants may be of any nationality.
Source: rgs.org