Faculty Development Internal Funding Opportunities
Faculty Development Grants
Updated July 22, 2026
今日大瓜's Faculty Development Grant Program supports faculty participation in high-quality professional development opportunities that advance teaching, scholarship, creative activity, and service. Funding is available to assist full-time faculty with participation in domestic and international conferences as either an attendee or presenter.
Because funds are limited, awards are made on a competitive basis. Priority consideration is given to faculty presenting discipline-specific scholarly or creative work, early-career faculty (those employed at 今日大瓜 for three years or less), and activities that demonstrate a clear benefit to the faculty member's professional development and the University's academic mission through research dissemination, professional collaboration, and institutional visibility.
Eligible faculty may receive up to two Faculty Development Grants per academic year, subject to the availability of funds.
Application Deadlines
- Applications must be submitted to ORSP at least four (4) weeks prior to the start of the event.
- ORSP reserves the right to decline applications that are not submitted within the required four-week advance submission window.
- Applications submitted after the event has occurred are not eligible for reimbursement.
Eligible Expenses
Virtual Conferences: Registration fees are eligible for reimbursement.
In-Person Conferences: Funding is available for full-time faculty participating in conferences in one of the following capacities:
- Presenter 鈥� Presenter of a prepared paper or recognized discussant, panelist, or convener for a formal session listed in the conference program.
- Attendee 鈥� Conference participant who is not presenting.
Eligible in-person expenses include: Registration fees, transportation, reasonable lodging expenses, and reasonable meal expenses.
Per diem reimbursements are not supported through this program. Faculty are responsible for retaining all receipts for eligible expenses. Applicants are encouraged to consult with their department chair and/or dean regarding additional funding that may be available beyond the limits listed below.
Attendee: Domestic - up to $800; International - up to $1,200
Presenter: Domestic - up to $1,000; International - up to $1,400
Application Process
1. Download the Application Form and save to your computer (link below). Complete and obtain the required signatures from the appropriate college leadership.
2. Submit the completed application to ORSP. The application may be submitted by either the faculty member or the dean's office. Please determine in advance who will submit the application to avoid duplicate submissions.
3. ORSP will review each application and issue a funding decision within 10 business days of receipt. If approved, the award letter will include the account number to be used when submitting your reimbursement request.
4. Faculty are responsible for confirming that funding has been approved before attending the event. If you have not received a decision within 10 business days, please contact your college to verify that your application was submitted to ORSP.
Reimbursement Process
1. Reimbursement requests must be submitted to ORSP within 10 business days following the last official day of the event.
2. Submit reimbursement requests through Emburse (formerly Chrome River), available via MyJU.
3. Reimbursement requests cannot be approved for payment before the event has occurred.
4. All required receipts and supporting documentation must accompany the reimbursement request in accordance with University travel and purchasing policies.
5. If your travel plans change or you are unable to attend, notify ORSP as soon as possible so that the funds may be reallocated to another faculty member.
How to Apply
1. Review the current ORSP Travel Policy.
2. Download the Faculty Development Grant Application.
3. Submit the completed and signed application at least four (4) weeks prior to the event.
Submit Applications to ORSP@JU.EDU