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
To apply, log into the RSA Lounge and select ‘Community’ → ‘Grants‘ from the menu. If you are an eligible RSA member, you will see the application link.
The deadline for applications is 29th January 2027.
We were delighted to have 11 bursary winners attend the 2026 Annual Conference, from countries including India, Canada, USA, UK, Colombia, Turkey, Portugal, Ukraine and Brazil.
Watch a few of the winners share their experiences attending the 2026 RSA Annual Conference and the impact the bursary had on their research journeys.