Find The Right Funding Opportunity

The Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust provides a range of funding opportunities designed to support health and medical research across New Zealand. 

Through grants, scholarships, fellowships and conference support, the Trust helps researchers, institutions and emerging health leaders pursue innovative projects, advance their careers, foster collaboration and contribute to better health outcomes for future generations. 

Explore the funding streams below to find the opportunity that best aligns with your goals and aspirations.

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Funding Streams

Project & Equipment Grants Travel Grants Conference Support Grants Scholarships & Fellowships

Project & Equipment Grants

Funding for health-related research projects and essential equipment that contribute to improving health outcomes and advancing scientific knowledge.

Suitable For

  • Researchers
  • Universities
  • Research Institutions
  • Healthcare Organisations

Funding Supports

  • Research Projects
  • Equipment Purchases
  • Pilot Studies
  • Research Development

Key Information

  • Three rounds per year closing: 1 March, 1 June, 1 October
  • Assessment Meetings held: April, July, November
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Travel Grants

Supporting health researchers to travel for scientific meetings, research collaboration and training that contributes to their research and professional development.

Suitable For

  • Researchers
  • Early Career Researchers
  • Health Professionals

Funding Supports (travel costs for):

  • Scientific Meetings
  • Research Visits
  • Collaborative Research
  • Research Training

Key Information

  • Three rounds per year closing: 1 March, 1 June, 1 October
  • Travel must take place after the relevant Trust assessment meeting
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Conference Support Grants

Supporting scientific conferences and meetings held in New Zealand that advance health-related research, collaboration and research training. Preference is given to meetings with a strong research and research training focus.

Suitable For

  • Universities
  • Research Institutions
  • Professional Organisations
  • Conference Organisers

Funding Supports

  • Scientific Conferences
  • Research Meetings
  • Research & Training Activities

Key Information

  • Three rounds per year closing: 1 March, 1 June, 1 October
  • Conferences must be held in New Zealand
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Scholarships & Fellowships

Supporting the development of New Zealand’s health research workforce through scholarships and fellowships delivered in partnership with leading research organisations.

Awards We Support

  • Summer Research Scholarships
  • James Hodge M & P Paykel Scholarships
  • Phyllis Paykel Memorial Scholarships
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship in Biomedical Science

Available Through

  • University of Auckland
  • University of Otago
  • Awards vary by institution
  • Applications are managed by the host university

Key Information

  • Supporting research training in the health sciences
  • Eligibility and application requirements vary by award
  • Apply directly through the relevant university

Your Path To Funding Support

Applying for funding through the Maurice and Phyllis Paykel Trust is designed to be clear and accessible. From selecting the right funding opportunity to submitting your application, our process helps ensure every proposal receives careful consideration and independent scientific review.

1

Review Available Funding

Explore funding categories and confirm eligibility requirements.

2

Prepare Your Application

Gather supporting documentation and complete your submission.

3

Scientific Review

Applications are independently assessed by the Trust's Scientific Committee.

4

Funding Outcomes

Applicants are notified of outcomes and funding is awarded.

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