Faculty Professional Development Fund (FPDF)
(Administered by the Dean for Faculty Development and Research)
- Up to a total of $3,000 in any fiscal year, pro-rated according to FTE
- Conference travel up to $800 for conference(s) when not presenting
- Language Teaching Assistants: Conference travel up to $650 for one conference per academic year at which a Language Teaching Assistant is making a presentation
- Support for research needs:
- Examples of covered expenditures: travel, supplies, up to $250 per year for membership fees to professional organizations (included within fiscal year allocations)
- Examples of expenditures that are not covered: dissertation research, personal journal subscriptions, books
- This is not an entitlement nor does it accumulate from year to year.
- Deadlines: reviewed continuously, submit applications one month prior to travel.
- FPDF web Application form If you are off campus, you must be connected via GlobalProtect to complete the form.