The Society recognises that parents are sometimes prevented from attending conferences and meetings and making research visits because, although their own travel and living expenses are funded, there is no provision for the extra costs incurred in looking after children either at home or (when necessary) at the place visited

It is the LMS view that institutions should make provision for childcare costs but, while this is not largely the case, the Society is willing to make a supplementary grant as a contribution to the costs. Candidates should first approach the institution/conference organisers to see if any arrangements are in place, and contact other bodies for support, before applying for the LMS grants.

Each case will be considered on its individual merits. The normal limit for a grant will be £200.

Any mathematician working in the UK is eligible to apply for a grant, but if the applicant is not a member then the application must be countersigned by an LMS member. Confirmation of participation and the extra childcare costs that will be incurred, is required before payment of the grant can be made.

An application form may be obtained from The Education and Research Officer, (tel: 020 7927 0801; fax: 020 7291 9978, email: womeninmaths@lms.ac.uk) or may be downloaded here as a PDF or Word file. Completed forms and further enquires should be directed to Child care grants, London Mathematical Society, De Morgan House, 57-58 Russell Square, London WC1B 4HS; email as above.

This scheme is administered by the Women in Mathematics Committee of the London Mathematical Society. The committee aims to respond to applications within two months.

Recipients of the grant will be asked for a report briefly confirming the expenses incurred.

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