Sloan Research Grants
Yes, this type of expense definitely falls under the grant’s intent. The babysitter must be a licensed care provider. However, it should be noted that such an expense would be considered additional compensation, and therefore, is taxable.
The provider has to be licensed, so an unlicensed babysitter would not be acceptable even it he or she could provide receipts. The paperwork on-line says that the grant can be used for “child care through a licensed day care provider.”
Yes. Although we advise grant recipients to submit receipts as soon as possible, we understand that the grants can be useful beyond the first year of the child’s birth or placement. Therefore, the grant will expire either upon the faculty member obtaining tenure or two years after the grant has been opened, whichever is later.
No, but if both spouses qualify for the research grants, they may apply for separate grants.