Child Care Award
APS Division of Chemical Physics Child Care Awards of up to $500 are available for DCP members attending APS national meetings. Awards may be used by recipients for dependent care at the meeting or at an alternative location (including at home), including expenses incurred in transporting a caregiver.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicants must
Application Requirements
Applications should be sent to: apsdcptravel@gmail.com. The following material should be submitted in a single pdf file:
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A copy of the abstract that was submitted for presentation at an APS national meeting.
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Name, age, and home address of the dependent(s) receiving child care.
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A detailed budget up to $500, showing how the award will be used.
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This should include information about travel and accommodations for the dependent(s) (and possibly the caregiver), as well as a description of the planned care (the provider’s name, the provider’s relationship to the applicant, location of the care, hourly cost, etc.)
Deadline
The deadline to submit your application materials for the 2026 Global Physics Summit is Oct 27, 2025 by 11:59 PM ET. Applicants will be notified of their status by the beginning of December 2025.
Any questions regarding the application process or eligibility may be directed to Mary Rodgers, chair of DCP Travel Awards committee.
Applications should be sent to: apsdcptravel@gmail.com.
Guided by our core values, APS encourages nominations that reflect the full range of talent, distinction, and experience in our field, and supports broad canvassing for professionals across diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and expertise.