Awards & Grants open for applications

Published
January 21, 2025
Hello fine members of the NZCCP!
It’s time to get nominating - or applying for funding. We love seeing our members grow, succeed and learn
All forms are now online for ease of application - no more paper forms !!!!

Life Member of the College

The purpose of this membership category is to honour a previous Member’s long-standing commitment and contribution to The College and to retain his or her wealth of accumulated knowledge and experience in the ongoing “existence” of The College by encouraging his or her continued involvement.

Fellowship Grant

The purpose of this membership category is to honour a Member’s significant and pre-eminent contribution to the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists or the Psychology profession in general, over an extended period of time.

Travel Grant

Up to four NZCCP Travel Grants of up to $1,400 are provided annually to Full or Associate members of the College to assist to them travel to and attend a continuing education opportunity (such as a Conference, Workshop, or substantial organised site visit) either in New Zealand or overseas. The grant may be used to fund travel, accommodation, a daily allowance, and other expenses directly related to the above purpose and detailed in the application.

Research Grant

This award of up to $8,000 is offered annually to a full or associate member of the College to assist to them to undertake travel or a similar specific activity to further their education or interest in a clinical or research activity related to clinical psychology. The grant may be used to fund travel, accommodation, a daily allowance, or other expenses directly related to the above purpose, as detailed in their application.

Presidents Award

This award of up to $2,000 is offered annually to a Student member of the College who is recognised as performing well in their training and as likely to make a positive contribution to Clinical Psychology in the future. The purpose of this award is to assist the student member to undertake the development of their knowledge and skills in Clinical Psychology and its application. The grant may be used to fund travel, accommodation, a daily allowance, or other expenses directly related to the above purpose, as detailed in their application.

Emerging leader Grant

This award of up to $6,000 is offered annually to a full member or members of the College to assist to them to conduct research and/or participate in an educational opportunity/skills training on the topic of leadership. The purpose of the grant is to enhance leadership capabilities of NZCCP members by supporting further education and/or research in the field of clinical leadership. Depending on the number and quality of applications, the grant may be awarded to multiple applicants in situations where a number of high-quality applications are received. The grant may be used to fund course fees, travel, accommodation, a daily allowance, or other expenses directly related to the above purpose, as detailed in their application.

Applications close 1 March 2025 for all Grants