Fellowship
Fellowship offers a platform for those from a wide range of professional backgrounds to gain professional recognition, grow networks and expand their knowledge.
Benefits of Fellowship:
Stay informed and expand your interests
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Subscription to online academic journals.
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Gain new insight at Monday night lectures in person or via livestream.
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Add on a subscription to Geographical magazine.
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Receive Society news in a monthly e-newsletter and termly Bulletin.
Connect with the community
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Attend member-only events.
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Expand your knowledge and networks in our Research Groups.
Access the building and our resources
- Access the Foyle Reading Room free of charge, including the library.
- Enjoy catering in the Tea Room.
- Meet and work in the Members' Room.
- Apply for exclusive research grants for Fellows.
- Receive expert advice on fieldwork and expeditions.
Gain professional recognition
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Receive guidance on - and make an application for - Chartered Geographer accreditation.
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Use the postnominal FRGS in your title.
Unlock member discounts
- Access free and reduced rate tickets for conferences, CPD, seminars and events across the UK (including our Annual International Conference and the Explore symposium).
- Save with discounts at Cotswold Outdoor (including Runners Need and Snow+Rock), Stanfords and Wiley.
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Publish in Geo, the Society’s open access journal, for less.
Support the Society
- Influence the Society's future by voting in the AGM.
- Fellowship is essential in advancing geography and geographical learning by supporting and sustaining the charitable work of the Society.
Am I eligible?
Application for Fellowship is open to anyone, based in the UK or overseas, who can demonstrate:
- A sufficient involvement in geography or allied subject through training, professional work, research, publications or other work of a similar nature.
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- Not less than five years continuous commitment to the Society as a Member.
One year's Fellowship is just £136 (with a one-off joining fee of £30).
Information before you apply
- A breakdown of subscription options for the journals and Geographical magazine can be found in the application form.
- Life Fellowship is also available with price on application.
- Please note Fellowship is not available to purchase as a gift and must be completed by the individual applying .
- If you do not know another Fellow to propose your application, a Fellow from within the Society can act as a proposer when your application is accompanied by a covering statement and a CV.
- Our Fellows come from a diverse mix of career and academic backgrounds, if you use, or have used, geographic skills or knowledge extensively in the workplace, or have a degree in geography/allied subject then you are likely to be eligible.
How to apply
By email: download and complete the application form, and send via email to membership@rgs.org.
By post: If you prefer to apply by post, simply download and complete the application form, and post it to us with your payment and CV addressed to: Membership Office, RGS-IBG, 1 Kensington Gore, London, SW7 2AR.
Fellowship application:
Download application form (pdf)
Download application form (Word)
If in academia, please fill out this form instead (simply complete Section A):
Questions?
If you have any questions about joining us as a member, we'd be happy to speak to you.
Email us: membership@rgs.org
Call us: +44 (0)20 7591 3080