Who may apply?
All tenured, tenure track, and full time temporary Faculty and Librarians who were under contract as of September 1 of the current academic year may apply for funding.
When are the application deadlines?
Currently there are two application deadlines: October 15 for Fall Funding and March 15 for Spring Funding.
Where are the application forms?
The application forms can be found on myFramingham on the CELTSS channel.
Who considers the application?
A Review Committee comprised of members of the Steering Committee review proposals and make recommendations for funding to the Steering Committee. Once voted on by the Steering Committee the proposals are submitted to the Vice-President of Academic Affairs for approval for funding.
Must I apply for travel funds prior to completing my travel?
It is best to apply for funds prior to traveling to a conference. However, you may apply for funding after the travel has occurred.
Is there a priority for awarding travel funds?
Proposals for travel funds to be used for participation in a conference or presentation of research/teaching pedagogy are given priority over travel funds designed merely for attendance at a conference. Groups of faculty who are planning to prepare a faculty development workshop as a result of their experience at a conference are also given priority over single applicants.
Is there funding for release time from courses?
Faculty members in their 3rd and 4th year of pretenure service may apply for a spring course release or a summer stipend of $5,500 to aid them in preparing materials for their tenure file. Faculty coming up for tenure in their 3rd or 4th year are ineligible for this funding source.
