Childcare

Applications: At the earliest three month before the trip and at the latest one month after the trip.

Doctoral students can apply for a grant of up to a maximum of 500 CHF for childcare when actively participating in a conference, symposium, summer school, or similar events (including at UZH).

Conditions 

Eligible applicants are doctoral students enrolled at PhF, including those on leave during the publication phase. Multiple applications can be submitted until the maximum sum is reached. There is no entitlement to the grant. Amounts of less than CHF 100 will not be paid out. Furthermore, the budget proviso applies.

The grant can be used for:

• Travel and accommodation costs for children or the individuals accompanying and caring for the child
• Childcare costs

Application 

Complete applications must be sent to rechnungswesen@phil.uzh.ch  no earlier than three months before the trip and no later than one month after the trip. Please note the following restrictions during the turn of the year:

• Applications for trips in November and December must be submitted by 1 December
• Applications for trips in January, February and March can only be submitted from 1 January

For a complete application, please compile the following documents into a single PDF file and send this as an attachment via email; the file size should not exceed 50 MB:

1. Childcare Support Application Form (DOCX, 64 KB)
2. Receipts that justify the requested amount (hotel bookings, travel reservations, daycare invoices, etc.)
3. Confirmation of active participation in conference etc. (invitation/program, etc.)
4. Proof of recording any flight travels in the ClimateSmart.Travel tool (as a screenshot)

Incomplete or late applications will be rejected without processing. The Graduate School does not enter into correspondence regarding payment, which is usually made within two months of receipt of the application in your account.