Applicants should make clear why they are requesting additional support, and how it is necessary to complete their application to the Academy or their funded research project.
For example, they may be the primary carer for a young child and need additional support to cover the costs of their care during a research trip, or additional funds to cover the cost of travel for their child on such a research trip. Another example could be the need to hire someone to help apply for a grant as the applicant's disability means they require support to navigate the grant management system.
The fund will not cover the cost of items that we would reasonably assume would be covered by or available at your employing institution, such as a laptop, nor will it cover any normal day-to-day costs, such as your usual childcare costs.