TRET
Transport Research and Educational Trust
The Transport Research and Educational Trust Board makes grants to individuals and organisations proposing projects involving or relating to transport, including logistics. Up to $15,000 per year in one or more scholarships or grants may be for study, investigation, research projects, development of ideas, sponsoring speakers, or any other application that relates to the study and advancement of transport.
We look for projects that further our aims to promote, encourage and co-ordinate the study and advancement of the science of transport in all its branches within New Zealand.
The Board is associated with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in New Zealand Inc, which appoints the Trustees. See current trustees on our Contact page. The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport is an international body incorporated by Royal Charter in 1926, to further knowledge and understanding of transport.
Applications
- Applications are now open and close on Monday 26 January 2026.
- To apply please download and complete this application form then forward it to info@cilt.co.nz by 26 January 2026.
The CILT’s Transport Research and Educational Trust (TRET) is calling for applications for a research grant of up to $15,000 (or two smaller grants).
The Trust aims to promote, encourage and coordinate the study and advancement of the science of transport within New Zealand. Provided these aims are met, and the
grants are within the educational and charitable purpose of the Trust, there is no limit on the nature of the research project, or the industry branch or discipline the applicant is involved with.
As transport touches on many aspects of New Zealand society and economy, the Trustees encourage applications from all disciplines and individuals with an interest in transport.
The Trust awards two different types of grant in alternate years, of up to $15,000 in value depending on the Trust’s incomes. The first is a small grant for personal development in transport and logistics, such as course fees, and a number of awards of $3,000 can be made. The other is a research grant of up to $15,000, (or two smaller grants).
We make grants for projects that further the Trust’s aims of promoting, encouraging, and coordinating the study and advancement of transport within New Zealand. Provided these aims are met, and the grants are within the educational and charitable purpose of the Trust, there is no limit on the nature of the project, nor the industry branch or discipline the applicant is involved with.
Download the brochure for more information about TRET and/or application form, or contact National Office for more information on info@cilt.co.nz
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Generally funds will be available every second year for:
- Scholarships, bursaries and professional education programmes
- Expert mentoring
- Purchase of books and other training or educational materials
- Tailored training events
Funding may be available for other opportunities, so applications need not be restricted by this above list.
Previous scholarship/grant winners
2024 – Andrea Craig