About
The Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust was established in 1973 by the late Mr. Maurice Paykel, philanthropist and co-founder of the Fisher and Paykel group of companies. It is a charitable trust dedicated to the improvement of health through the support of research and sponsorship of research trainees in the health-related sciences. The trust encourages the development of health-related research in New Zealand by providing funds for research projects, travel grants, conference support, and scholarships and fellowships.
Funding Opportunities
Conference Support Grants
The Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust provides grants to support scientific conferences in health-related fields organized by academic institutions or professional organizations within New Zealand. Priority is given to conferences with an emphasis on research and research training. These grants are intended to support the hosting of conferences, not personal travel to attend conferences. Applications must come from senior officials such as heads of academic departments with approval from the hosting institution. The Trust aims to encourage the development of health-related research in New Zealand through this conference support funding mechanism. Applications should include details of the conference and its significance in a New Zealand context, a breakdown of expected budget and an explanation of the sum requested, evidence of approval by the host institution, acknowledgement that the Trust Board's decision will be final, and a proposed method of acknowledging the Trust's sponsorship. Recipients are asked to provide a brief report after the conference and a copy of any published proceedings. Funding decisions are made by the Trust Board at three meetings per year (April, July, and November), with applications due approximately eight weeks before each meeting. Decisions are typically made four to eight weeks after each funding round closes. University applicants should notify their Research Office at least 10 business days before application deadlines.
Travel Grants
Travel Grants are available to help with the costs of travel for research in a health-related field. This may include travel to scientific meetings, visits to research centres or travel for training or short-term work in laboratories. The Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust provides these grants to New Zealand citizen/permanent residents who are qualified research workers in health science fields in New Zealand. Travel Grants currently have an upper limit of $3,000 NZD, although the majority of awards are grants-in-aid. Applications are considered three times a year by the Trust Board. Graduate students are not eligible to apply, though PhD students in their final year at Auckland and Otago Universities may consult with their research office regarding travel support. If successful, there is a one-year stand-down period before the next application. Applications for travel are not accepted for travel occurring before Trust Board decision dates, meaning no retrospective funding is provided.
Project & Equipment Grants
Project & Equipment Grants support research projects in any field relevant to human health, including basic biomedical sciences. Project Grants provide limited research support for individuals or groups working in any health-related sciences, including the fields of public health and health education. Support is usually sufficient to provide only for running costs of the research and/or some necessary equipment, but limited salary support may also be provided on special justification. Equipment Grants assist with the purchase of larger equipment items for shared use within a research institution. These grants normally provide funds for up to one year, although two year grants will be considered where justified. The maximum for a Project and Equipment grant is $25,000, although the majority of successful applications receive lesser amounts as grants-in-aid. The Trust gives preference to graduates with a proven record of research productivity and access to suitable facilities for their research.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 3
- Active Now
- 3
- Source Domain
- paykeltrust.co.nz
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