Professional Development Support

The Department of Medicine Education Committee will provide up to $5,000 to support faculty, staff, trainees, and postdocs who are in need of funding for professional development. 

Funding for this grant is contingent on the applicant providing evidence that this will improve educational initiatives within our department. 

Learner and faculty member talk at a department poster session

Eligibility and Application

Examples of requests we will consider include:

  • Travel expenses to attend a scholarly meeting not supported by division funds
  • Travel expenses to attend a professional development course

 

Who May Apply?
  • Department of Medicine faculty and staff (with a primary appointment in the Department of Medicine)
  • Trainees sponsored by Department of Medicine faculty
  • Postdocs sponsored by Department of Medicine faculty
When and How to Apply
  • Fill out this form to apply.
  • A rolling application deadline is available. If your initial application request is approved, you will receive an email with a request to submit the following documentation:
    • Current CV/Resume
    • Budget that includes how and when the money will be spent
    • Letter of support from your division head or supervisor describing how this request aligns with the applicant’s career path

Once materials are submitted, your proposal will be sent to the DOM Education Committee for review. Final decisions will be announced shortly after the committee meeting, which occurs monthly.

How Will Applications be Reviewed?
  • The Chair of the DOM Education Committee reviews the initial application request and determines if the application aligns with DOM educational initiatives.
  • If the initial application is approved, the full application is assigned for review by regular and/or ad hoc members of the committee.
  • The reviewers will use the criteria below, and present the application to the committee. A vote will be taken to determine appropriateness and level of funding to be provided.
  • The number of requests funded over the year will depend on the availability of funds.
     
Criteria for Review
  • Justifies why this particular faculty development is of professional, departmental, or national importance.
  • Outlines how faculty development could have the potential to improve education within our department by enhancing an existing program or building a new program.
  • Expenses clearly documented with appropriate level of detail; justification easy to follow.
  • Letter of support outlines how use of funds aligns with requestor’s career path.