child & family resources

child and dependent care grant applications are now open!

ISSCR members attending the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting onsite in Montréal are eligible for a grant to help defray child or dependent care costs associated with attending the ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting in person. Grants will be awarded on a first come, first-serve basis. Attendees are encouraged to apply early. Applications are due 4 March 2026.  

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montréal childcare resources 

There is no on-site childcare provided by the ISSCR at ISSCR 2026. Over the coming months, we will update this page with resources in the Montréal area. Any list of resources provided does not constitute endorsement by the ISSCR and the ISSCR claims no responsibility for anyone’s experience in using them.  

parent/nursing room 

A secure, private space will be available onsite at the Palais des congrès de Montréal for parents. More information on the exact room location and access instructions will be posted closer to the meeting.  

safety guidelines for children onsite 

The ISSCR welcomes attendees with children. Children are permitted in Plenary, Concurrent Track, and Poster Sessions; this includes baby-wearing of young children. The ISSCR asks that all children over the age of 5 have a name badge printed for them onsite at the Registration Desk.   

To ensure the safety of all children in attendance and to create a productive and fulfilling meeting atmosphere for all attendees, we ask all parents and caregivers to abide by the following guidelines and requirements:  

  • All children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult in all meeting areas.  

  • Parents and caregivers should do their best to ensure that children are not disruptive in any sessions they attend (including poster sessions). No running or rough play will be permitted, and parents/caregivers may be asked to leave the space by event staff if the child(ren) are causing a distraction.   

  • Parents and caregivers who need to leave the session room will be able to listen to an audio/slide capture of most ISSCR 2026 scientific sessions on-demand after the meeting.   

  • For safety reasons, children are not permitted in the exhibit & poster hall during set-up or break-down times.