About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) is currently being accepted for the Ray Y Gildea Jr Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The Ray Y Gildea Jr Award provides annual grant support for educators working in geography education.The award helps teachers and academic educators research, develop, or pilot new approaches to teaching geography in secondary schools and higher education institutions.The grant reflects the Society’s commitment to strengthening educational practice and encouraging innovation in geography teaching.
Benefits of Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) - Ray Y Gildea Jr Award
Grants are typically up to £1,500. However, higher amounts will be considered in exceptional cases.
Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) - Ray Y Gildea Jr Award Requirements
The award is open to educators currently employed in eligible education settings in the UK or USA.
Eligible applicants include:
Secondary school geography educators in the UK
Secondary school geography educators in the USA
Higher education geography educators in the UK
Higher education geography educators in the USA
College-level educators working in geography education
Higher education applicants must hold a PhD at the time of application.
Application Date and Process
Click on the link to the application website to apply.
How to apply