The fund aims to contribute to the costs of additional caring responsibilities for Academics (T&R or Education), Researchers and staff when attending research conferences or other career development research activities.

Staff can apply for up to £500 per academic year which can be used for either caring costs, or travel costs of dependant(s) and an additional caregiver to accompany the staff member to a conference.

Queen's recognises that participation in research conferences and career development research activities can be more challenging for those with caring responsibilities. This new fund is part of our broader approach to enhancing and enabling an inclusive and supportive research culture.

Further information about the launch of the fund will be released soon.