Dependent Care Subsidies
ASA's Dependent Care Subsidies help cover extra caregiving costs for researchers and leaders attending ASA meetings, making scientific participation more accessible for those with caregiving duties.
Funder: Acoustical Society of America
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (ASA 191st meeting cycle) | April 2027 (ASA spring meeting cycle)
Funding Amounts: ~$500 per award; approx. 4 awards per meeting cycle
Summary: Provides subsidies to offset dependent care expenses for researchers and leaders attending ASA meetings.
Key Information: Only the highest amount from one ASA support program can be awarded per meeting.
Description
The Acoustical Society of America (ASA), through its Committee on Women in Acoustics (WIA), offers Dependent Care Subsidies to help reduce barriers for caregivers attending ASA meetings. These subsidies are designed to offset extra dependent care costs—such as childcare or eldercare—incurred specifically due to meeting participation. The program aims to make ASA meetings more accessible to researchers, presenters, and ASA leaders with caregiving responsibilities.
