University of Washington School of Medicine (UW Foundation)
UW Caregiver Resource Award (CARE): Development and Evaluation
We will implement and refine a data-driven, customizable, and scalable program to support early-to-mid-career faculty facing negative career impacts from significant caregiving demands.
In academia, assistant professors have six years to achieve professional milestones for promotion. In such "up or out" systems, caregiving commitments can conflict with professional goals and derail the career progression of highly capable faculty. This award offers critical funding for academic, household, childcare, and/or eldercare support for early-to-mid-career faculty (up to $70,000 each) that will allow increased time for career-related tasks and offset caregiving demands. Impact will be evaluated through surveys and qualitative interviews.
Primary Barrier
Caregiving Responsibilities
Location
Washington
Solution Region
Pacific
Community Type
Urban
Annual Operating Budget
More than $500 Million
