NIH recognizes that the high cost of childcare impacts graduate students and post-doctorates funded through NRSA fellowships, and their ability to successfully complete their training and fully participate in the extramural research workforce. Therefore, as part of the NIH ongoing efforts to support family-friendly work environments for the NIH-supported workforce, NIH will begin providing childcare support to recipients of NRSA fellowships, on or after April 8, 2021. Go to the notice referenced below for complete information.
"Announcement of Childcare Costs for ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Services Award (NRSA) Individual Fellows"
NIH Notice Number: NOT-OD-21-074
Release Date: March 15, 2021
The Office of Research Administration (ORA) is working with the University Controller’s Office to determine how this will be managed when awarded.