The deadline for professional funds is coming up on February 26th, 2010.

Here is some information regarding the funds:

Application Due Date: Applications for professional development will be reviewed once a year. The deadline for AY 2009-2010 is Friday, February 26, 2010. All applications must be in the Academic Personnel Office by 3 PM on that date to be eligible for consideration.
Required Content: Applications for professional development funds must include the following required items: A completed application form (a blank form is available at the UCR Academic Personnel web site: academicpersonnel.ucr.edu.

A description (up to 500 words) of the project or activity and its expected results, as well as its significance for the applicant’s professional development and teaching.

A copy of all relevant receipts, if the application is for retroactive support or costs have already been incurred in anticipation of an award. (For your safety, please ensure that all credit card numbers and/or personal account numbers are illegible. Do not submit original receipts. Retain original receipts; they will be required later to receive disbursement of funds. See “Funding Awards” on p. 4.)

Evidence that the applicant was employed at UCR during the time frame of the activity. Acceptable evidence includes a copy of the applicant’s University appointment letter for that time frame or a copy of the employment verification statement available on the At Your Service Website, located at: atyourservice.ucop.edu (If expected appointment letter is not yet available for the time period of proposed activity, application is nonetheless encouraged with the understanding that the UCR appointment letter for the relevant time period will need to be supplied prior to actual disbursement of funds.)

A letter of support from the Department Chair if an applicant is requesting a course release or other paid leave; otherwise, it is optional.