TRAVEL GRANTS
GRANT APPLICATION - GUIDELINES

Applications for grants-in-aid towards costs of research-related travel are considered three times a year by the Trust Board, at its meetings in April, July and November.

Closing dates for applications:

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

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 Applicants 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.