child and dependent care grants

applications close on 4 march 2026 

child and dependent care grants  

ISSCR members at the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting onsite in Montréal are eligible for a grant to help defray additional child or dependent care costs associated with attending the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in person. Based on first come, first serve. Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply early.  

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important dates

applications are due on 4 march 2026. award notifications will go out 9 april 2026. 

grant eligibility and general information 

Applicants must be current ISSCR members at the time of application and through the end of 2026. Check your membership status by logging in to your ISSCR account. 

  • Applicants must be registered to attend the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in-person in Montréal, Canada on or before 4 March 2026. 

  • Grants may be awarded for childcare, elder care, or other dependent care. 

  • Funds may be used for: 

    • Child or dependent care at home (above any normally incurred costs)

    • Travel for a caregiver to the meeting 

    • Travel for a caregiver to your home 

    • Travel for your child/dependent to the meeting 

    • Travel for your child/dependent from home to a caregiver 

  • Applications are limited to one per household. 

  • Awards will be paid via ACH or wire transfer after the meeting once in-person attendance is confirmed.