CARES

Easing Caregiving Barriers

Family caregiving responsibilities impact careers differently.

FASEB CARES (Career Advancement and Research Excellence Support), a component of FASEB's Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion initiative, provides financial support to alleviate burdens associated with caregiving—enabling researchers at FASEB member societies to continue their scientific training, professional development, and career progression. 

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About CARES

CARES covers the cost of current and future professional goals, including but not limited to protected time for research, conferences and workshops, and certification programs.

Recipients are awarded $5,000 based on their need and are limited to one application per application cycle.

Eligibility

Primary caregivers who are members in good standing in at least one of FASEB's Full Member societies are eligible to apply.

Application

Applications for 2024 will be accepted September 18–October 27, 2023.

Questions?

For questions about CARES, view our FAQ or email us.  

Meet the 2022 CARES Recipients

Tooyib Akintayo Azeez
Adriana Alexander, PhD
Moyosore Awobajo, MD
Fasilat Hassan, PhD
Despina Sitara, PhD

Program Administration

For inquiries about FASEB CARES, email us.