The Society for the Study of Evolution recognizes that some of our members have additional needs and responsibilities that can inhibit participation at the annual Evolution meeting [1]. Therefore SSE is excited to announce the Caregiver Award. In addition to providing free childcare at our meeting, SSE will be awarding up to $500 to SSE members who need assistance in covering caregiver costs while attending the annual Evolution meeting (in person or virtually). Eligibility for this award is broadly defined and includes anyone who cares for children, dependent adults (including adult children with a disability or elderly relatives), or people in need of personal assistance. This award can be spent as the awardee wishes to facilitate attendance. 

For example, this award can be used (but is not limited) to:

• bring someone who is in your care to the Evolution meeting


• bring someone who is helping to care for you to the Evolution meeting


• cover the cost of dependent care while you attend virtually


• cover the cost of dependent care at home while you travel


• cover any extra accessibility costs associated with attending

Awardees can spend this money in whatever way will help alleviate the cost of caregiving. We anticipate up to 20 awards will be made available, depending on the number of applicants.

Apply here: https://forms.gle/amNaLs2cyy34M4AR9 [2]. This application will close on June 1, 2022.