CONFERENCE SUPPORT GRANTS
GRANT APPLICATION - GUIDELINES

Applications for conference support grants must be approved by the scientific organisation or institution hosting the conference and must be submitted by a senior official, e.g. the head of an academic department.

Applications should include:

(i) details of the conference and its significance in a New Zealand context;

(ii) breakdown of expected budget and explanation of sum requested;

(iii) evidence of approval by the host institution;

(iv) proposed method of acknowledgement of sponsorship by the Trust. .


Application process

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. All mandatory fields in the application form must be completed for administrative purposes.
3. Attach supporting documentation An applicant must use section 5 of the online application form to upload one or more documents in support of the application.
4. Provide required approvals Applicants based in universities should check with the university research office to confirm local requirements before submitting an application.

Closing dates for applications:

1 March (for the April meeting of the Trust Board)
1 June (July meeting)
1 October (November meeting).

The decision of the Trust Board will be notified to applicants by email at the close of each funding round, i.e. as soon as possible after the relevant meeting of the Board. MPPT office staff will also send copies of notification letters by post if these are specifically requested by applicants.