This award is intended to provide financial support for active ASM members whose responsibilities for care of dependents or need for assistance themselves would limit their ability to attend and present at the Annual Meeting. Who Can Apply ASM recognizes that responsibilities for care of dependents can limit members’ ability to travel and attend the annual meeting. This award is intended to provide financial support for active ASM members to cover dependent care costs and allow them to present research, network, and/or attend workshops or symposia. Funds from this award must be used to support care assistance for dependents or the meeting attendee rather than general conference attendance costs, like registration or travel, for the applicant. Examples of approved u