Grants are available to support scientific conferences in health related fields organised by academic institutions or professional organisations within New Zealand.

Priority is given to conferences with an emphasis on research and research training – read on for more details.

What information is required?

Applications should include:

1. Details of the conference and its significance in a New Zealand context.
2. A breakdown of expected budget and an explanation of the sum requested.
3. Evidence of approval by the host institution.
4. Acknowledgement that the decision of the Trust Board will be final.
5. A proposed method of acknowledging the Trust’s sponsorship.

How do I apply?

1. Create an account
   Applicants should create an online account for submission of applications and reports.
2. Complete the application form
   The online application form can be accessed by logging into your online account.
3. Attach supporting documentation
   An applicant must upload at least one document in support of the application. Please refer to the Document Guidelines below.
4. Provide required approvals
   Applicants based in universities should check with the university research office to confirm local requirements before submitting an application.

When can I apply?

Applications for Conference Support Grants are considered by the Trust Board three times a year. Applications can be created and submitted online in the eight weeks or so prior to these dates:

• 1 March
  for the April meeting of the Trust Board
• 1 June
  for the July meeting
• 1 October
  for the November meeting

N.B. University/institutional applicants should advise their Research Office of their intention to apply at least 10 business days before the above deadlines. Remember that institutions will have their own internal guidelines which must be followed.

 

When will I hear the outcome?

Funding decisions are made by the Trust Board at its next meeting – usually four to eight weeks after each funding round closes. All applicants are then notified by email. The MPPT office will also send copies of notification letters by post if these are specifically requested by applicants.

Reports

Recipients of Conference Support grants are asked to provide the Trust with a brief report after the conference has been held.

Please download the following template, complete it, and then upload it through your MPPT user account (once you’ve logged in you can do this through a menu item on your dashboard).

A copy of any published proceedings of the conference will also be appreciated by the trustees. All information supplied will be held in confidence.

If you have any questions, please contact the MPPT office.