ACCESS Program
Harvard University's ACCESS Program supports faculty research by providing flexible child care scholarships to help academic parents balance science careers and caregiving.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: August 28, 2026: Application submission deadline (PeopleSoft) | August 28, 2026: Required supporting documents upload deadline
Funding Amounts: $4,000–$24,000 per award (sliding scale, one-year duration, subject to tax withholding)
Summary: Supports eligible Harvard faculty with children under 13 in balancing academic careers and caregiving through child care scholarships.
Key Information: For faculty on regular Harvard payroll with household income under $250,000; awards are reimbursements for eligible child care expenses.
Description
The ACCESS Program at Harvard University provides financial support to tenured, tenure-track, and senior non-ladder faculty who are parents of children under 13, helping them balance family caregiving responsibilities with their academic careers. The program offers a sliding-scale scholarship for child care expenses and prioritizes eligible faculty for enrollment at Harvard campus child care centers. The scholarship component is designed to be flexible and portable, supporting a diverse range of care arrangements, both on- and off-campus.
