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Professional Development for Academic Staff

Award:

Because this program is characterized by innovation, it can provide several of forms of support. You are encouraged to discuss ideas with the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs staff. Awards under this program will not exceed $1,000. Support for this program is provided by the UW System, Office of Academic Affairs. Please note: Each person requesting funding should complete their own form.

Three types of activities are supported under this program:

  1. Registration & Travel Support:  to learn new skills required to meet a present academic challenge or to develop skills and gain experience necessary to assume a different role within the academic community. Expenses for workshops and specialized training is allowed under this program; however, tuition will not be provided for credit-bearing courses. Routine travel to professional meetings is not typically funded; however, specialized workshops or training sessions associated with annual professional meetings may be supported.
  2. Consultant Support: to seek advice or obtain information and services from an expert. Funds may be used to bring consultants to campus and to cover necessary expenses for materials for attendees at on-campus workshops or to support online workshops or consulting.
  3. Project Support: to enable academic staff to implement a project that incorporates significant personal professional development. These projects should lead to the development of new skills, or knowledge that prepares the applicant for career advancement, new assignments, or performance of current assignments with greater expertise. As for all grant programs, any non-expendable materials purchased are the property of the University.

Eligibility:

All academic staff with at least a .5 FTE appointment are eligible to apply under this program. Departments and colleges or academic staff units and divisions are expected to contribute to the cost of the proposed professional development activity. 

Deadlines for Application:

Submit your proposal by the first work day of these months: June, September, November, February, and April. Proposals must be received at least six weeks before the proposed travel to provide adequate time for proposal processing and committee review. Proposals submitted after travel has occurred will not be considered.

A decision will be made by the end of the month in which the proposal is due.

Application Process:

The Academic Staff Professional Development application is accessed through the Professional Development Programs form in BP Logix.

Applications are due on the 1st of June, September, November, February, and April. Go to the eform for additional information. Note: You will need to select "Academic Staff Professional Development" from the "Program" dropdown menu at the top of the eform.

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