The RSA Knowledge and Policy Exchange Grant (KPEG) funds short, impactful collaborations between RSA members and non-academic organisations. If you have expertise relevant to a charity, local authority, community group, or policy body, KPEG provides the resources to make that exchange happen. About the grant KPEG is a pilot small-grants scheme open to RSA Individual and Early […]
The Regional Studies Association (RSA) is dedicated to supporting regional and urban research efforts globally and to disseminating research evidence. As part of these commitments and in celebration of its 60th anniversary year, the RSA has launched the Start-Up Grant Scheme to build research capacity in emerging economies and the global south. These grants are […]
Applying for research grants can be difficult and stressful, but fortunately some of our researchers have offered some of their words of wisdom in the videos below. Early Career Grant winner, Emma Colven, University of Oklahoma, USA shares her tips for grant applications: Paula Ganga, Columbia University, USA holder of a Small Grant on Pandemics, […]
Watch the recording of our webinar and learn more about the Small Grant Scheme on Pandemics, Cities, Regions & Industry – 21.04.2021, Grants and Funding: An Introduction to the Small Grant Scheme by the RSA – Ron Boschma (Utrecht University, The Netherlands) and Jana Kleibert (Leibniz Institute for Research on Society and Space, Germany): The […]
Conference bursaries are conference fee waivers and are offered for most RSA conferences*. Applicants need to be RSA members and precedence may be given to new researchers or those from countries with recognised funding difficulties. For more information on availability and procedures, please see the specific conference’s web page or contact the conference’s manager. *Depending […]
Apply for up to £550 (c. $730; c. €620) funding towards your travel costs (transport only) to attend an RSA or non-RSA event. This grant is a fantastic opportunity to help you towards your travel costs to present your work, network and participate at world wide events within the field. You must be a member of the […]
Research Networks (formerly referred to as Working Groups) were introduced to the RSA activity portfolio in 1985. In 2025, as part of the 60th Anniversary celebrations of the Association, the Research Network funding award was increased. The maximum funding for the Research Network is: £11,000 (c. $14,600; c. €12,500) for newly established networks £8,250 (c. $10,900; […]
The RSA Fellowship Research Grants (FeRSA) are provided to support a discrete piece of regional studies and/or regional science research. The value of the award is up to £8,250 (c. $10,900; c. €9,400). The award has a maximum time span of 18 months and reporting conditions apply. The full terms, application guidelines and conditions governing […]
This grant aims to reward excellence and support outstanding individual researchers on a topic related to regional studies and regional science. It is intended primarily to provide opportunities for scholars who have already published in the field of regional studies and/or regional science and who are currently Individual members of the RSA. The value of […]
Watch the recording of our webinar and learn more about the Early Career Research Grant Scheme – Grants and Funding: An introduction to the Early Career Research Grant Scheme by the RSA with Stuart Dawley (University of Newcastle, UK), I-Chun Catherine Chang (Macalester College, USA) and Jacopo Canello (University of Groningen, The Netherlands). This award […]
The Association seeks a leading and impactful role for its community, to inform and influence policy and practice in creative and ambitious ways. The aim is to support Expos addressing issues that are important, current and having an impact on society. These Expos will investigate how the communities of regional studies, regional science, urban studies […]