RGS Explore Resource Hub
Learn every aspect of expedition planning, funding, safety, field research and communication with our curated library of knowledge and advice for impactful exploration.
Funding and fundraising: a strategic guide to expedition crowdfunding
Looking to crowdfund your expedition? Learn key concepts and strategies you'll need to know to get your project off the ground.
Funding and fundraising: navigating the expedition grant landscape
Looking to fund your expedition but don鈥檛 know where to start? Here鈥檚 everything you need to know to get your project financed by grant-giving organisations.
Oxford Handbook of Expedition and Wilderness Medicine
Heading into the wild? Authored by our expert Fellows, this is your essential, pocket-sized guide for remote medical emergencies.
Gap year explorers: introducing the RGS Gap Experience Planning Toolkit
Transform your year out with our gap year planning toolkit. Develop life skills, your CV, and prepare for university with a purposeful geographical experience.
Sharing your findings: how to write an enduring expedition report
Post-expedition reporting need not be a chore. Learn how to turn your findings into a comprehensive narrative that stands the test of time.
Budgeting and finance: how to build a robust expedition budget
Looking to build a thorough and well-thought-out expedition budget? Learn all the essentials to get your project finances right first time.
Getting started: a beginner's guide to expedition funding
Looking to fund your expedition? Discover effective and efficient approaches to secure the funding you need to launch your next field project.
Getting started: field safety principles for expeditioners
Learn essential safety principles for any expedition, covering risk assessments and emergency planning to ensure a safe and successful journey.
About the RGS Explore Resource Hub
This searchable, filterable collection of digital resources provides detailed information and guidance across key areas of expedition planning, implementation and management.
It covers the foundational aspects of expedition planning, strategies for securing funding, established protocols for safety and risk management, and practical insights into various field techniques.
The library of content aims to serve as a comprehensive reference for individuals and teams involved in scientific, exploratory, educational, and media-focused expeditions, offering structured knowledge on logistics, operational considerations, and good practices in diverse environments, as well as anecdotal and personal perspectives from an array of experts and thought leaders from across the Society.