Professional Development Fund
Who should the Professional Development Fund benefit?
Professional Development Fund grants (sometimes referred to as PDFs), are available to part-time faculty to support the further exploration, experiences, and learning that would contribute to professional development in their field of instruction. This gained knowledge can, in turn, strengthen what instructors bring to the classroom.
What’s New Regarding the PDF?
Beginning Spring 2024 the reimbursement of approved expenses will be handled directly by Adjuncts United.
Please be sure to review the updated information included on the request form!
The AU Executive Committee is working to create a more seamless process going forward as well, and a PDF Admin position has been created. Stay tuned for more improvements!
Unit members who have completed two semesters are eligible!
Request AND reimbursement forms should now be emailed to: adjunctsunitedsu@gmail.com .
What types of requests can be approved?
As long as these requested one-time expenses are related to your field of expertise, supported by your supervisor, and you can explain, in the application, how they would contribute to your professional development as an instructor at Syracuse University, these grants may cover, for example:
Travel costs: i.e., train tickets, bus fare, air fare, taxi cabs, mileage and tolls
Conferences, workshops, and training fees
Hotel accommodations
Meals
Books
Supplies – expendables / materials needed for research
Entrance fees to museums and performances
Course fees and tuition
Professional organization dues
Subscriptions to professional journals and periodicals
Please read the full application instructions here, and send all completed applications to adjunctsunitedsu@gmail.com.