Guide for referees

Some grants have specific questions we ask of referees and requirements of who should act as a referee. Please refer to individual grant pages for more information:

Geographical Fieldwork Grants
Fieldwork Apprenticeships
Innovative Geography Teaching Grants
30th International Geographical Congress (conference travel) Award)

We would be grateful if you could write a reference providing a critical evaluation of:

The proposed project’s strengths in terms of viability, originality and likely contribution to geographical knowledge.
The applicant’s ability to complete the programme of work safely and responsibly within the time and budget proposed.
Any additional information that you feel might help the Selection Panel.

Your reference will be one of the key factors in assessing the applicant’s suitability for a grant.

Please submit your signed reference statement on letter headed paper to the Grants Manager at grants@rgs.org by the deadline specified for the grant.

Your reference will be acknowledged by email and we thank you in advance for your assistance.