Caregiver Travel Award
The SSSA Caregiver Travel Award provides financial support for soil science researchers and professionals with caregiving duties to attend SSSA meetings by offsetting caregiving-related travel expenses.
Funder: Soil Science Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (application deadline; applications typically accepted January–March 25, projected)
Funding Amounts: Amount and coverage details not specified; award supports caregiving-related travel for SSSA meeting attendance.
Summary: Supports researchers and professionals with caregiving responsibilities to attend Soil Science Society of America meetings by offsetting caregiving-related travel expenses.
Key Information: Details on eligibility and covered expenses require SSSA portal login.
Description
The Caregiver Travel Award is a program of the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) designed to help individuals with caregiving responsibilities participate in SSSA meetings. As part of SSSA’s Meeting Travel Awards and Opportunities, this award aims to reduce barriers to conference attendance by providing financial assistance for caregiving-related travel needs. The specific expenses covered and the amount of support are determined by SSSA and may vary by year and applicant circumstances. This opportunity is particularly relevant for researchers and professionals who serve as caregivers and wish to remain active in the soil science community.
