Turners and Growers Research Grant

For full time students who are enrolled in postgraduate study and undertaking research related to improving the quality of fruit, vegetables, or flowers.

Scholarship overview

Status: Open

Key facts

Value: Approximately $4,000
Duration: One year's duration
Number available: One award
Type of study: Full-time, Postgraduate, Masters, Research

Application dates

Applications open: 1 December 2025
Closing date: 1 March 2026

Restrictions

Eligibility restrictions: Full-time study only. High achievement. Research.

This research grant was made possible following a donation by Turners and Growers Limited in 1982 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of their company.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is passionate about improving the quality of fruit, vegetables and flowers being produced for both the local and export markets.

What you'll be studying

This is a postgraduate grant. You will be enrolled full time and undertaking research in the area of fruit, vegetable, and flowers.

Application checklist

Include the following with your application:

  • your academic transcripts for any tertiary study completed outside of Massey University
  • an outline of your proposed research, illustrating how this research meets the scholarship intention

Selection considerations

When choosing our recipient, we will consider your academic achievements and the relevance and quality of your proposed research project.