FASEB DEAI CARES Promotional Toolkit

The FASEB CARES application is now available for members of your societies. We hope you will join us in promoting the program with the content below. By helping to build awareness of DEAI initiatives, such as FASEB CARES, you can assist individuals from historically excluded communities to better navigate institutional barriers. You’ll find below social media messaging that can be shared with your colleagues and society members, a sample newsletter or website blurb, and an accompanying graphic. Help us spread the word—applications for CARES are open from March 4–April 12, 2024! We appreciate your support in building awareness for the DEAI Program and FASEB CARES.

Help spread the word!


Twitter:

Do you need support as a family caregiver? Don’t let family care hinder your career advancement. Apply for a $5,000 CARES award to alleviate financial burdens associated with caregiving. https://bit.ly/3yPLYZl #FASEBDEAI

Could you use financial support to help with family assistance for child or adult care? If so, FASEB CARES can help. The application is open for society members on March 4. https://bit.ly/3yPLYZl  #FASEBDEAI
 
FASEB’s DEAI program has funds earmarked to help society members with family care awards. If you have a need, apply for the CARES award today. Apply March 4 – April 12. https://bit.ly/3yPLYZl  #FASEBDEAI

LinkedIn:

Are your family care responsibilities hindering your career advancement? Learn how you might be eligible for a CARES award, a family care program that offers $5,000 awards. CARES awards are intended to help alleviate financial burdens associated with caregiving, enabling FASEB societies’ members to continue their scientific training, professional development, and career progression. Apply March 4 – April 12. https://bit.ly/3yPLYZl  


Sample Society Newsletter/Website Blurb:

Apply today for the FASEB CARES Program!

FASEB is continuing to support diversity and inclusivity efforts by offering the FASEB CARES program. FASEB CARES (Career Advancement and Research Excellence Support) provides financial support to alleviate financial burdens associated with caregiving, enabling FASEB society members to continue their scientific training, professional development, and career progression. Awards are $5,000 for each person. Applications are open from March 4–April 12.

Learn more:  https://www.faseb.org/diversity-equity-and-inclusion  


Talking Points:

  • FASEB’s new Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) program is a further step for the organization’s diversity and inclusivity efforts, with a $1.5 million investment approved by the FASEB Board.

  • FASEB launched the DEAI Program to enhance diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in the life sciences.

  • FASEB’s DEAI initiatives support those from historically excluded communities and individuals and can help them better navigate institutional barriers. The DEAI Program is essential to establishing and maintaining an environment where all individuals are welcomed, valued, and respected.

  • The DEAI Program features a suite of initiatives for working scientists within the biological and biomedical workforce.  

    • FASEB CARES (Career Advancement and Research Excellence Support) provides financial support to alleviate financial burdens associated with caregiving, enabling FASEB society members to continue their scientific training, professional development, and career progression. Applications accepted: March 4–April 12. https://bit.ly/3yPLYZl

Questions can be emailed to DEAI program staff at [email protected]  


 Promotional Flyer

Use this downloadable flyer electronically or print it out to share.


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CARES Office Hours

Please click here to visit one of FASEB CARES office hours.