Dependent Care Professional Travel Grants
Northwestern University's Dependent Care Professional Travel Grants help full-time faculty cover extra dependent or elder care costs incurred during short-term professional travel.
Funder: Northwestern University
Due Dates: June 1, 2027 (Projected application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 post-tax per academic year to cover incremental dependent care costs during short-term professional travel.
Summary: Supports full-time faculty at Northwestern University with dependent or elder care expenses incurred during short-term professional travel for meetings, conferences, or professional development.
Key Information: Funding is taxable and available as reimbursement or advance; excludes research faculty.
Description
Northwestern University's Dependent Care Professional Travel Grants are designed to reduce the financial burden of dependent or elder care for full-time faculty who must travel for short-term professional purposes such as meetings, conferences, workshops, or professional development opportunities. The program provides a taxable grant (up to $1,000 post-tax per academic year) to cover incremental dependent care expenses that arise specifically due to professional travel. The initiative aims to foster an inclusive academic environment by enabling faculty to participate in professional opportunities without being limited by caregiving responsibilities.
