Dependent Support Travel Award
The Dependent Support Travel Award from the American Physiological Society reimburses extra dependent care costs so primary caregivers can attend APS scientific conferences.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per award; reimbursable for eligible dependent care expenses incurred during APS conference travel.
Summary: Provides financial support to APS members who are primary caregivers to offset dependent care costs when attending APS conferences.
Key Information: Only one award per family; priority to trainees and early-career scientists not above assistant professor rank.
Description
The Dependent Support Travel Award, offered by the American Physiological Society (APS), is designed to help APS members who are primary caregivers cover additional dependent care expenses incurred as a result of attending the American Physiology Summit or other APS conferences. The award aims to reduce barriers to conference participation by reimbursing costs such as bringing a caregiver to the conference location, transporting dependents to an alternate caregiver, or covering extra caregiving hours at home during the event. The intention is to support the continued engagement of caregivers in the physiological sciences community.
