Faculty Development Applications

for Conference Funding, Research Funding, and/or Inviting Speakers/Trainers 2026-2027

Who can apply?

Only full-time, tenure-track faculty members. Administrators and members of the Teaching Resources and Budgetary Allocation Committee are ineligible.

Application Forms

Application Deadlines

There will be three funding cycles:

Application Deadline Committee Meeting Notification Date
Last Friday in April May Third Friday in July
Last Friday in August September Third Friday in September
Last Friday in February March Third Friday in March

How to apply for funding

Submit an application form as an email attachment to  as a PDF document.

Qualifying expenses incurred in the fall semester or incurred July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027, can be reimbursed if approved by the Teaching Resources and Budgetary Allocation Committee.

Please note: The Teaching Resources and Budgetary Allocation Committee will give priority consideration to application activities that align clearly with the mission, core values, and strategic initiatives of the University. Late applications will be considered only if funding allows. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Contact

Dr. Elaina Behounek

Chair of the Teaching Resources and Budgetary Allocation Committee