We are soliciting applications for NYS/UUP Individual Development Awards. This program is to assist eligible full/part-time UUP members in “developing their full professional potential and in preparing for advancement.” Activities/expenditures must take place between July 1, 2023 and July 1, 2024. The IDA application and guidelines have yet to be updated for the current contract year, but you can find the current application to be used and previous guidelines at: https://oer.ny.gov/grant-opportunities. UUP negotiated expanded guidelines that will include some research activities. e.g, biological reagents, core facility fees, database entry fees, etc. New expanded guidelines will be posted as soon as they become available. Applicants seeking reimbursement for this July 2, 2023 – July 1, 2024 award period can begin submitting their completed applications now, but they will not be reviewed until after the February 2, 2024 submission deadline. DO NOT SEND ORIGINAL RECEIPTS. Instructions for reimbursement will be in your award letter.
We are required to dedicate 15% to part-time employees. Awards have a maximum of $2,000 and have restrictions (e.g., NO books, equipment, software, departmental reimbursements). Payment must be directly to the applicant.
Applicants should pay close attention to providing a clear, concise narrative as to how this award will aid in fulfilling your professional potential and/or advancement. This will help the committee in judging the eligibility of the application.
Your application must have:
- Documentation of the expenditures (e.g. flight costs, registration fees, tuition, etc.)
- A current brief CV/resume, please no more than 2 pages
- If a meeting/conference, a descriptive brochure or print the web page
- DO NOT send ORIGINAL RECEIPTS with your application. They will be needed for reimbursement.
- Use the attached application form
Due: February 2, 2024 Faxed/emailed applications will NOT be accepted.
Drop off Applications or put them in interoffice mail. They must be received by 3:00 PM at the UUP Office, 203 Madison Towers, 60 Presidential Plaza, Syracuse, NY 13202 on Friday, February 2, 2024 to be considered. Questions? Contact Peggy Lacorazza at the UUP office, 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM daily, 315-422-5028.