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Project & Equipment Grants

Paykel (Maurice and Phyllis) Trust

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. Project grants are usually for one year, but exceptionally the Trust may support a project for up to two years.

Equipment Grants assist with the purchase of larger equipment items for shared use within a research institution. Justification depends on the needs of the research field and the institution, as well as on the merits of individual research projects.

The maximum for a Project and Equipment grant is $25,000, although the majority of successful applications receive lesser amounts as grants-in-aid.

Reports

If you receive a Project & Equipment grant, the Trust would like a brief report at the conclusion of the project, primarily to help it better manage future applications. The Trust doesn’t require progress reports during research projects, or where the grant was provided for the purchase of multi-user research equipment. You will be able to complete the final report in our funding portal.

All information supplied will be held in confidence. If you have any questions, please contact the MPPT office.

When will I hear the outcome?

Funding decisions are made by the Trust Board at its next meeting – usually during the month following each funding round closing date (usually about 6-8 weeks after that date). All applicants and their institutions are then notified by email immediately following the Trust Board meeting.

When can I apply?

Applications for Project & Equipment grants are considered at the Trust Board meetings in April, July, and November each year, and applications can be created and submitted online in the eight weeks or so prior to the closing dates:

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

How do I apply?

Create an account
Your online account lets you create, submit and manage applications. You can also review previous applications, keep your profile and contact details up to date, and upload any reports arising from grants you have received.
Complete the application form
The online application form will require you to upload one or more documents in support of your application. Please refer to the Document guidelines below.
Provide required approvals
If you’re based in a university, you should check with the university research office to confirm local requirements before submitting an application. Note also that, if your application is successful, ethical approval must be finalised before funding can be made available.

AI Based Application Success Predictor

Competitive Paykel Trust applications tend to share these features:

✔ 1. Direct Health Research Focus

Projects must address human health, medical science, public health, or allied research areas. Purely unrelated science normally receives lower evaluations. paykeltrust.co.nz

✔ 2. Well-Scaffolded Research Plan

For research project grants, clarity on aims, methodology, milestones, realistic budget, and anticipated outputs (e.g., data, publications or follow-on funding strategies) strengthens competitiveness. paykeltrust.co.nz

✔ 3. Feasibility & Infrastructure

Strong applications demonstrate access to suitable facilities, collaborators, and institutional support — particularly important for equipment justification. paykeltrust.co.nz

✔ 4. Appropriate Budget Justification

Clear cost breakdowns tied to project deliverables, justified equipment needs, and sensible travel plans help reviewers assess value. paykeltrust.co.nz

✔ 5. Clear Scientific Impact

Even modest funding can be influential if it enables pilot data, new collaborations, or training that builds researcher capability within NZ health research. paykeltrust.co.nz

🛠 Practical Application Tips

✔ Tailor your project description to human health relevance — non-health proposals are not eligible. paykeltrust.co.nz
✔ Provide a concise budget justification and check institutional procedures before submission. paykeltrust.co.nz
✔ Engage two expert referees (outside your institution) for Project & Equipment proposals. paykeltrust.co.nz
✔ Respect the stand-down period between awards when planning applications. paykeltrust.co.nz
✔ For university-administered scholarships/fellowships, coordinate with the host institution’s research office. paykeltrust.co.nz

📌 Summary: Paykel Trust Funding

Scheme	Target	Focus	Typical Support
Project & Equipment Grants	Health researchers in NZ	Health research projects & equipment	Up to ~NZ$25,000 paykeltrust.co.nz
Travel Grants	Health researchers in NZ	Scientific meetings, training travel	Up to ~$3,000 paykeltrust.co.nz
Conference Support Grants	NZ institutions/orgs	Scientific conferences in health fields	Variable paykeltrust.co.nz
Scholarships & Fellowships	Students & early-career	Research training (administered by universities)	Varies by award paykeltrust.co.nz

🔍 When This Is a Good Fit

✔ Your project or travel directly impacts health science or biomedical research in NZ. paykeltrust.co.nz
✔ You’re an established qualified researcher seeking modest project or equipment support. paykeltrust.co.nz
✔ You plan research-enhancing travel or conference activities. paykeltrust.co.nz
✔ You’re a student or early career trainee eligible for university-managed scholarships/fellowships.

Specialties

Public Health

Eligibility Requirements

If you’re a qualified research worker in a health science field in New Zealand, yes.

If you’re a qualified health professional with research experience in a health science field in New Zealand, yes.

Note that the Trust gives preference to graduates with a proven record of research productivity and access to suitable facilities for their research. Applications are not accepted from PhD or Master students.

If successful with your application, there will be a one-year stand-down period before you can apply again. The stand-down period means that you cannot apply for another grant for the following three Project/Equipment rounds.

For example, if you receive a grant in the March/April round, your next opportunity to apply will be to the June/July round of the following year.
If you receive a grant in the October/November round, your next opportunity to apply will be to the March/April round in 15 months’ time.

A caveat is that if your project grant is extended, or if you receive a two-year grant, you may not apply while you hold an active grant.

During the stand-down period for a Project or Equipment grant you may apply for a travel grant.

Ask the Trust office if you’re not sure whether you or your proposal is eligible.

Sponsor Details

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Paykel (Maurice and Phyllis) Trust

Sponsor Type: Corporate/Non-Profit

Address: 81 Grafton Road, Grafton, Auckland 1010

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