The junior professor said that a child care subsidy for junior faculty, similar to current housing subsidies, might solve problems.
But Wald said she encouraged all faculty members to apply.
"Some people have erroneously assumed they wouldn't be eligible because their incomes are so high," she said. "But the group looks at each case on a case-by-case basis, looking at the whole financial status of the family. I hope that we can get the word out so that more people who will benefit will apply."
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Fineberg could not be reached for comment yesterday.