RNATx Family Support Awards Application

We are excited to announce that we will be helping to supplement the costs related to childcare and/or eldercare responsibilities for early-career researchers attending our symposium. We understand that, in both academia and industry, the years following the completion of a doctoral degree are critical for exposure, recognition, and networking in order to secure or maintain a position. For many scientists, these years also coincide with starting a family, making it difficult to achieve a work-life balance and embrace one’s career objectives. Up to $500 per award will be granted to students, postdocs, and/or young investigators (within their first 3 years). Only one parent of a child or children may apply. You may apply for both a childcare grant and an inclusivity grant. Applications are due by April 3, 2026.


Funds may be applied to the following needs:

  • Home-based childcare expenses incurred because of meeting attendance (funds may not be applied to normal ongoing expenses).
  • Travel of a relative or other care provider to your home to care for your child(ren) while attending the RNATx 2026 Meeting.


All fields are required and must be completed in full for your application to be considered. Please note availability for the funding is limited. 

Application must be submitted by April 3, 2026, 5pm EST. 

Abstract Title:
First Name:
Last Name:
Institution/Department:

Street
State/Province
Country
City
Zip/Postal Code

Funds may be applied to the following needs:


(a) Home-based childcare expenses incurred because of the symposium (not applied to normal ongoing expense). Please indicate the city and state.


(b) Travel of a relative or other care provider to my home to care for my child(ren) while I attend the symposium. Please indicate where the provider is traveling to/from.


(c) Other (please explain).

Funding Required:

My anticipated dates of attendance are:

Beginning date:
Ending date:
I am a (please check):
I am a (please check) - (this information is necessary to set-up reimbursement profile)

My child(ren) will be the following age(s) as of June 26, 2024:

Name of child:
Age as of June 26, 2024:
Additional child(ren)?
Please indicate the circumstances that prompt you to request this award. Please explain circumstances if the other parent cannot assume childcare responsibilities:

The anticipated expenses as indicated above are (please itemize):

Type of expense:

Travel (For whom and to/from):
Childcare Expenses (Name of caregiver, dates, etc.):
Other:

Amount:

Total amount:
Please check this box if you have registered for the meeting

An acknowledgement email will be sent back to you and the committee will contact you directly with their decision as soon as possible.  

Funding is limited and the decision of the committee is final.