There are several faculty development funding opportunities at PSU. Development funding opportunities include those for AAUP-Represented Faculty who may use their Individual Professional Development Accounts (IPDA), or apply to the the Faculty Development Program administered by the Faculty Senate, and President's Diversity Mini-Grant. PSUFA-Represented Faculty may apply for the Faculty Education Fund and Professional Development Fund. Please see details of these funding opportunities below along with additional professional opportunities at PSU.
Faculty Development Funding Opportunities
AAUP-Represented Faculty
(Appointments of 0.50 FTE or greater)
Faculty Development Grants
Funds are managed and distributed by the Faculty Senate's Faculty Development Committee (FDC). All AAUP bargaining unit members and department chairs, including tenure-related, fixed-term, and academic professionals are eligible to apply. The current membership of the Faculty Development Committee may be found in the Faculty Senate Governance Guide. Annual funding available: $675,000.
Individual Professional Development Accounts (IPDA)
The University provides AAUP-represented members individual professional development accounts (IPDA) to support faculty development. The following amounts are available annually each fiscal year (prorated by FTE) as follows:
- Tenure Track Faculty: $1,100
- Non-Tenure Track Faculty: $600
- Academic Professionals: $500
For continuing employees, funds will be available for use on July 1 of each fiscal year. Contact your department for the administration of funds. More information regarding this provision can be found in the CBA between PSU and AAUP, Article 19, Section 3 and on the OAA website: Individual Professional Development Guidance (IPDA FAQ).
PSUFA-Represented Faculty
(appointments less than 0.50 FTE)
PSUFA administers the adjunct faculty Professional Development Fund. The Professional Development Fund provides grants of up to $2,000 per year to part-time faculty members to cover the cost of professional development opportunities including travel, conferences, workshops, research, materials for art/music/performance projects, and more. Preference is given to faculty who are presenting, performing, exhibiting, or conducting primary research in their respective field. Applications are available to members by application throughout the year. For more information, including how to apply, visit the PSUFA Benefits Webpage.
President's Diversity Mini-Grant
Global Diversity & Inclusion and the Diversity Action Council (DAC) seek to promote a positive campus climate for diversity; support the development of diversity curriculum; enhance communications across race, gender, and other boundaries; and assist in the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, staff, and administration. The President’s Diversity Mini-Grant Program supports diversity activities that address these goals. Support may be requested for curricular development projects; campus events and programs; or diversity-related research, including but not limited to the evaluation of campus diversity programs. For more information on these mini-grants, please call the contact listed below.
Research and Graduate Studies Opportunities
Portland State faculty and staff may be eligible for additional funding opportunities: