Grants & Scholarships
The T.R. Ellett Agricultural Research Trust provides funding to support research, postgraduate study, and partnerships that advance grassland and agricultural science in New Zealand.
Our funding helps students, researchers, and organisations develop innovative solutions that will strengthen the future of pastoral farming.
Grants up to $10K
For one-off purposes such as:
Travel
Publication costs
Equipment
Conference attendance
These grants are open year-round and are assessed quarterly.
Grants over $10k
For larger research projects such as:
Multi-year or co-funded research
Innovative or high-impact projects
These grants have several funding rounds per year. For upcoming dates and details please see our Guidelines for Applicants.
Scholarships
Currently available for:
Masters students
PhD students
Applications must be made through your university. Talk to your advisor or supervisor if you believe you are a good fit for these scholarships.
Ready to apply for funding?
Grants under $10k, apply now via the portal. For larger projects or partnerships over $10k, please book a discovery call with Ellet Trust General Manager, Angela Halliday