Dependent Care Subsidies
The ASA Dependent Care Subsidies help researchers and leaders cover extra dependent care costs incurred while attending ASA meetings.
Funder: Acoustical Society of America
Due Dates: November 1, 2026 | April 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: ~$500 per award; about 4 awards per ASA meeting cycle; supports extra dependent care costs tied to meeting attendance
Summary: Provides subsidies to offset additional dependent care expenses for researchers and leaders attending ASA meetings.
Key Information: Applicants may only receive one ASA travel-related support award per meeting (highest amount if multiple awarded).
Description
The Acoustical Society of America (ASA), through its Committee on Women in Acoustics, offers Dependent Care Subsidies to help make ASA meetings more accessible for researchers, presenters, and ASA leaders who have caregiving responsibilities. These subsidies are designed to offset extra dependent care costs—such as childcare or eldercare—incurred specifically due to participation in ASA meetings. The program aims to foster greater inclusion and participation by reducing financial barriers for those balancing professional and caregiving duties within the acoustics community.
