Staff Professional Development Grant

Mission

At the University of Wyoming our mission is to unlock the extraordinary in every person through education, research, innovation, engagement and service. To stay at the forefront of their fields UW staff are encouraged to participate in professional development opportunities relevant to their responsibilities. The Staff Professional Development Grant supports UW’s strategic plan, particularly objective 3 (Provide a Supportive Community) enabling staff with the resources they need to achieve satisfaction and growth within their profession.

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Eligibility

The Staff Professional Development Grant is designed for staff up to the director level.  All applicants must be in full-time employment status and must have completed one year of full-time, uninterrupted service at UW at the time of application. Eligible staff may utilize grant funds once per fiscal year. Only one application from each department will be awarded funds each fiscal year. If someone from your department has already been selected, please wait until the following fiscal year to apply.

Application

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and should be submitted to uwpres@uwyo.edu, review may take up to two weeks. A complete application includes the form below and a supervisor letter of support. The supervisor's letter should include why the unit is unable to financially support the full cost of the professional development opportunity. If you are applying for a conference or other event, funding will only be provided for active professional development event days and one day prior to the event to allow for travel. Use the current GSA rate to determine M&IE.

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