Dependent Care Grant Application

The History of Science Society will offer grants of up to $200 to assist delegates who require additional dependent care during the meeting.

Please note that:

• Only one caretaker per family may apply for a grant.
• Graduate students, independent scholars, and early careerists are eligible, with priority given to those who appear on the program.
• The funds available may not meet all of the needs of applicants.
• The deadline for applications is 1 September 2017.

Eligible expenses:

• Caretakers, either onsite or for extra expenses for additional care required at home.
• Airfare/hotel for a caregiver to accompany the dependent to the meeting site.

Ineligible expenses:

• Meals, onsite transportation, or other entertainment costs.
• Normal dependent care expenses unrelated to and unaffected by meeting attendance.
• Normal expenses incurred by the attendee for participation in the meeting (e.g., flight, hotel, meals, registration).
• Travel costs for the dependent.