Dependent Support Travel Award
The APS Dependent Support Travel Award reimburses primary caregiver scientists for dependent care costs incurred while attending APS conferences, supporting their continued participation in physiological research.
Funder: American Physiological Society
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application deadline; Award deadline: Jan. 8)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500 per award; reimbursement for dependent care expenses incurred due to APS conference participation.
Summary: Supports APS members who are primary caregivers by reimbursing up to $500 in dependent care expenses related to attending APS conferences.
Key Information: Only one award per family; priority to trainees and early-career scientists not above assistant professor or equivalent.
Description
The APS Dependent Support Travel Award is designed to assist members of the American Physiological Society (APS) who are primary caregivers, enabling them to participate in the American Physiology Summit or other APS conferences. The award reimburses up to $500 for dependent care expenses that are specifically incurred as a result of conference attendance. Eligible scenarios include bringing a caregiver to the conference location, arranging for care at home, or sending dependents to a caregiver outside the home community. The program aims to alleviate logistical and financial barriers for primary caregivers, supporting their continued engagement in the scientific community.
