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In the field

We provide information, resources and grants to support field research and scientific expeditions around the world.

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Explore festival

Join us for our epic eight-day celebration of expeditions and fieldwork.

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Explore 2024

Attend our Explore symposium on 1–3 November and get ready to embark on your own expedition, fieldwork project or purposeful journey.

Grants

Our grants programme develops new knowledge and advances geographical science, supporting geographical research in the UK and overseas.

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Advice and information

We offer a broad range of support for expeditions and fieldwork projects, including practical advice, funding opportunities, training events, and a unique archive of reports.

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Expedition reports

We hold a unique collection of over 6,000 expedition reports detailing achievements and findings from almost every country in the world.

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Field research programme

Our five-year Field Research Programme focuses on the vulnerability and opportunities of migrants in some of the world’s most pressured cities.

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News roundup

Stay up to date with expedition and fieldwork news from the Society and across the web.