Caregiver Grant
Forecasted
The Rural Sociological Society's Caregiver Grant supports researchers with caregiving duties, helping them participate in the RSS Annual Meeting by offsetting caregiving costs.
Funder: Rural Sociological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Caregiver Grant application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300 per award; one-time grant to support participation in RSS Annual Meeting.
Summary: Provides financial support to faculty and graduate students with caregiving responsibilities to enable participation in the RSS Annual Meeting.
Description
The Caregiver Grant, administered by the Rural Sociological Society (RSS) in partnership with its Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee, is designed to support faculty and graduate students who have caregiving responsibilities. The grant provides up to $300 to help offset caregiving costs, enabling recipients to more fully participate in the RSS Annual Meeting. The award aims to reduce barriers for those balancing professional advancement with caregiving duties, fostering greater inclusion and engagement within the RSS community.
