OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHANCELLOR –
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
October 13, 2020
ALL ACADEMIC SENATE MEMBERS AT UC SAN DIEGO
Call for Dependent Care Travel Grant Applications for the 2020-2021 Academic Year
The Dependent Care Travel Grant program (DCTG) is now open for 2020-2021 academic year applications from eligible Senate Faculty who incur dependent care expenses related to research-related domestic travel or essential international travel. As a reminder, the University of California requires all faculty to obtain prior-approval for any essential international travel to a country with a CDC Covid-19 related Travel Health Notice of Level 2 or higher until further notice. Essential travel is defined as international research travel that is: 1. not possible to postpone, and 2. required to preserve the safety of a research subject or the results of a research activity.
For domestic travel or pre-approved essential international travel, DCTG funds may be used to offset eligible dependent care expenses at an alternate location, such as a hotel or research site, or for dependent care at home while the faculty member is traveling. Senate Faculty members may receive up to one EVC-funded dependent care travel grant per fiscal year, not exceeding $2500 total. The pre-approval process for requesting essential travel permission is here: https://go.ucsd.edu/3iv2eUd
In addition, this academic year, as a separate provision due to COVID-19, Senate Faculty who do not plan to request a Dependent Care Travel Grant for research-related travel may instead request up to one $600 DCTG each quarter to support dependent care needs that originate from faculty teaching responsibilities or from participation in professional conferences even if remote. Senate faculty may use this grant to offset care costs for dependents in their homes whose care facilities, schools, or daycares have been closed or remain less than fully operational due to COVID-19 precautions. To maximize the number of Senate Faculty able to benefit from this expansion, there will be specific open application periods for each quarter. Currently, applications for local caregiving support will be accepted for Fall 2020. Restrictions on eligible expenses and caretakers still apply.
Except for Fall Quarter 2020 applications, no retroactive applications will be allowed. Applications for grants should be submitted for approval no less than 30 days before planned travel or provided home dependent care. All applications will be reviewed on a first come, first serve basis, by date of receipt, and grants will be approved and disbursed continuously until program funds are depleted. Early application is encouraged.
If you have any questions concerning the DCTG program, essential travel, or the expanded program use, please contact Heather Fowler Zion, Academic Family Programs Liaison, at (858) 534-0500 or hzion@ucsd.edu.
Elizabeth H. Simmons Executive Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
University of California San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, CA, 92093
