Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
Fellowship of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) is a prestigious Fellowship granted by the Royal Geographical Society (RGS)[1][2] that is open to those over the age of 21 who can demonstrate:
- A sufficient involvement in geography or an allied subject through publications, research or professional experience.
- At least five years of continuous commitment to the Royal Geographical Society as an Ordinary Member.
| Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society (FRGS) | |
|---|---|
| Sponsored by | Royal Geographical Society |
| Location | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| No. of Fellows | 15,500 as of 2016 |
| Website | www |
Candidates for fellowship must be proposed and seconded by an existing fellow unless they hold teaching or research positions in higher education.[2]
Current fellows include Michael Palin, Josh Bernstein, and Joanna Lumley. Former fellows include Ernest Shackleton and many other notable explorers and geographers, see Category:Fellows of the Royal Geographical Society for more examples.
References
- "Royal Geographical Society (with IBG): the heart of geography". Rgs.org. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
- "Fellowship". Rgs.org. Retrieved 2016-12-11.
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