Dependent Care Grants
The AAS Dependent Care Grants support members by covering extra dependent care costs so they can attend scientific meetings, promoting broader participation in astronomy research events.
Funder: American Astronomical Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026: Dependent Care Grant application deadline for AAS meeting (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range up to several hundred dollars; one grant per family per meeting.
Summary: Supports AAS members with extra dependent care costs so they can attend professional meetings.
Key Information: Applicants must be AAS or Division members and have paid meeting registration by the application deadline.
Description
The Dependent Care Grants program from the American Astronomical Society (AAS) is designed to support members who face financial barriers due to child or adult dependent care responsibilities that might prevent them from attending professional meetings. The grant subsidizes extra dependent care expenses—either at the meeting location or at home—enabling broader participation, especially for early career scientists or those at institutions with limited resources.
