ACADEMIC STAFF DEVELOPMENT GRANT

Purpose

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks proposals for individual professional development/training opportunities that contribute to the needs of the institution. Such opportunities enable staff to increase their effectiveness by expanding knowledge in their areas of expertise, developing skills, and enhancing morale.

Timeline

Applications must be submitted by the 1st of each month for review at the next meeting of the Academic Staff Professional Development Committee. If the 1st falls on a weekend; proposals must be submitted by the following Monday. Applicants will receive award notifications by the 1st of the following month (at the latest). [For example, you submit a proposal on April 1st; formal notification of the status of your proposal will be provided by May 1st.] All award funds must be used by June 1st.  Refer to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Web for details regarding the application window.

Eligible Costs

All project funds, which includes travel, housing, meals, and other expenses related to the project, must be expended before June 1st. Proposals requesting travel support must conform to all campus and System policies and procedures. Travel Expense Reports submitted after June 1st will not be reimbursed. Prepayments for travel taking place after June 1st will also not be reimbursed. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.

Request for Proposals--Forms and Instructions

* The complete guidelines and application may be accessed by clicking the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Funding Web site.

Questions

Contact Denise Ehlen, Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, with questions [Telephone: 262-472-5212, Email: ehlend@uww.edu].