Northwestern University's Dependent Care Professional Travel Grants help faculty cover dependent care costs during short-term travel for research, meetings, or professional development.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Typically covers dependent care costs during short-term professional travel; specific maximum not stated.
Summary: Supports faculty with dependent care costs incurred during short-term travel for meetings, conferences, or professional development.
The Dependent Care Professional Travel Grants are designed to support faculty at Northwestern University by covering dependent care expenses incurred during short-term professional travel. These grants help faculty attend meetings, conferences, or other professional development opportunities without being hindered by additional caregiving costs. The program is administered through the Office of the Provost and aims to remove barriers for faculty balancing professional responsibilities and caregiving.