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 […]
The Regional Studies Association offers conference bursaries in the form of fee waivers for its annual conferences. These bursaries help RSA members attend by covering conference fees, with priority consideration given to new researchers and those based in countries facing recognised funding difficulties. Full eligibility criteria for the 2027 Annual Conference can be found here […]
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 […]
Recognising excellence in regional studies and regional science, this grant supports outstanding individual researchers who have already published in the field and are current RSA members. Awards of up to £5,500 (c. $7,300; c. €6,200) run for a maximum of 18 months, subject to reporting conditions. Full terms are available in the MeRSA-Handbook. Please click […]
This award is open to individual applicants in their early career (five years maximum between the date showing on their PhD certificate and the application deadline). Applicants must be based within an eligible higher education institution and must be a current, early career member of the RSA and throughout the duration of the grant (please […]
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 […]