Carer's Grant Pilot program
OzGrav acknowledges the difficulties that primary care givers can face and the possible missed professional opportunities to participate in events and conferences. The OzGrav Carers Grant initiative is a pilot program that aims to enable primary carers to participate in range of research activities that enhance the momentum of their research productivity and strengthen their research profile.
Eligibility
The Carers Grant is open to OzGrav CIs, AIs, Postdocs, Staff & Students whose professional opportunities are impacted by their primary care giver role*.
Use of Grant funds
The maximum amount that can be awarded to a recipient is $2,000 and the funds can be used for, but not limited to, the following:
Application process
To apply, please complete the application form below. The applicant will be asked to provide the following details:
Applications can be submitted at anytime. We aim to assess applications and announce the outcome within 2 months of submission, therefore, please submit at least 2 months prior to the event. In some circumstances carer expenses may exceed the amount granted to a successful applicant. In such circumstances it will be up to the applicant to pay any additional expenses incurred via other means i.e. personal finances, university funds (excluding OzGrav funds).
If successful, the applicant can arrange their travel and childcare arrangements personally and request reimbursement from OzGrav HQ. If this is not feasible, please contact OzGrav headquarters at info@ozgrav.org and we can provide assistance.
Financial and insurance implications
It is the responsibility of the person applying for a Carer Grant to seek professional advice on any potential impact it may have on their family tax benefits, childcare allowance and/or any other financial aide they are currently receiving.
It is also the responsibility of the Carer to arrange for any travel insurance for their travelling dependents. Your university may be able to provide cover. For instance, at Swinburne, you can notify the insurance team in advance at insurance@swin.edu.au to request that your dependent is covered under the university's corporate travel insurance policy.
Eligibility
The Carers Grant is open to OzGrav CIs, AIs, Postdocs, Staff & Students whose professional opportunities are impacted by their primary care giver role*.
Use of Grant funds
The maximum amount that can be awarded to a recipient is $2,000 and the funds can be used for, but not limited to, the following:
- Childcare, nanny or carer services
- Travel expenses for dependent child/children )
- Expenses associated with providing in-home care for the dependent, e.g. in-home care services, or travel for a family member to provide in-home care
- Travel expenses associated with bringing a collaborator to visit the primary care giver
Application process
To apply, please complete the application form below. The applicant will be asked to provide the following details:
- Brief budget outline and what the amount is intended to cover
- Details of the event or conference in which you intend to participate or attend
- Details of carer responsibilities and interruptions, including implications if the carer grant is not awarded
Applications can be submitted at anytime. We aim to assess applications and announce the outcome within 2 months of submission, therefore, please submit at least 2 months prior to the event. In some circumstances carer expenses may exceed the amount granted to a successful applicant. In such circumstances it will be up to the applicant to pay any additional expenses incurred via other means i.e. personal finances, university funds (excluding OzGrav funds).
If successful, the applicant can arrange their travel and childcare arrangements personally and request reimbursement from OzGrav HQ. If this is not feasible, please contact OzGrav headquarters at info@ozgrav.org and we can provide assistance.
Financial and insurance implications
It is the responsibility of the person applying for a Carer Grant to seek professional advice on any potential impact it may have on their family tax benefits, childcare allowance and/or any other financial aide they are currently receiving.
It is also the responsibility of the Carer to arrange for any travel insurance for their travelling dependents. Your university may be able to provide cover. For instance, at Swinburne, you can notify the insurance team in advance at insurance@swin.edu.au to request that your dependent is covered under the university's corporate travel insurance policy.
*Primary Care Giver is a person who has primary and sustained responsibility for the care of a family member who is a dependent including children under the age of 18 years, elderly parents, other relatives or family members and other relatives with a disability or chronic medical condition.
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