Family Care Grant

Applications Closed for 2023
Deadline: September 20

 Overview
The Psychonomic Society's Family Care Grant program is designed to support attendees who incur extra family care expenses (i.e., extra daycare, babysitting services, elder care, or care of a family member with disabilities), above and beyond their regular family care expenses, in order to present at the annual meeting.

All 2023 meeting attendees are eligible to apply, provided they indicate financial need and are Society members in good standing.

 Call for Applications 
The submission deadline was September 20th. All applicants will be notified of their funding status by October 13. Funds will be distributed by December 31, 2023 (after the meeting).

 Available Funding
This year, the Society is offering a up to $500 USD in reimbursable expenses (receipts required) for attendees. The total available funding for 2023 is $5,000 USD. 

 Eligibility and Terms
Family Care Grants are available to Society members in good standing who will present at the Annual Meeting, who specify financial need, and who indicate that they are incurring additional family care expenses (childcare, elderly care, etc.) in order to be present for the meeting and give their presentation. Applications are reviewed by the PS Awards Committee. Applicants will be notified of their status by late-October. Awardees who do not attend the meeting will forfeit their award. 

 Disbursement of Funds 
Attendees who indicate financial need are eligible for up to $500 USD for reimbursable expenses (receipts required). Funds will be dispersed after the meeting and no later than December 31, 2023, or within 15 business days after the submission of qualifying receipts (if applicable).

 Application Misrepresentation
The Psychonomic Society reserves the right to deny funds to any applicant who misrepresents their financial need. Submitted receipts (if applicable) should reflect the family care expenses outlined in the recipient's grant application. 

 Changes in Circumstances
If your need or eligibility for a grant changes after submitting an application (e.g. if you withdraw from the program or are no longer in need of additional funds), you must notify PS at  info@psychonomic.org.