Caregiver Grants

The Caregiver Grants from the Raptor Research Foundation aim to support members attending annual meetings, ensuring that caregiving responsibilities do not hinder participation. These grants cover various expenses related to childcare and elder care, promoting inclusivity and diversity in research. With awards ranging from $100 to $500, the foundation encourages applications from members presenting at the meeting. The total funding available is variable, up to a limit of $3,000 each year.

Caregiver Grants are available to support attendance at our annual meetings. These awards are intended to support and retain talented researchers and scientists, regardless of their caregiving responsibilities, and to promote diversity and inclusion in RRF.
Funds can be used to cover expenses associated with childcare, elder care, or other caregiving services. Examples of eligible costs include costs associated with providing caregiving (at the venue or at home), travel of caregivers or dependents to the annual meeting, or additional lodging costs.  A successful Caregiver Grant application does not prohibit applicants from applying to other travel awards such as Wings to Fly or the Anderson Memorial Award.
We anticipate awards will range from $100-$500, but there are no set levels. If we do not have sufficient resources to cover all fundable requests we will consider offering partial support to applicants. Number of awards issued each year: Variable, up to a combined total of $3,000.

Eligibility

Any Raptor Research Foundation member who plans to participate in the annual meeting by giving a paper or poster presentation, leading a workshop, or other activity, may apply for the award.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member.