Chancellor’s Professional Development Grant for Lecturers

Summary:

The Chancellor’s Professional Development Grant for Lecturers is a funding opportunity aimed at supporting the professional growth and development of part-time faculty at Rutgers University–Camden. This grant is designed to empower lecturers to enhance their expertise and contribute to the university's academic community.

Grant Amount: Up to $1,200

Grant Period: Annual

Deadline:

Applications are due at or before 5 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Criteria:

Eligibility Criteria:

Hold a lecturer position at Rutgers University–Camden.

Professional Development Focus: Proposals should be directly related to a professional development project that enhances the applicant's scholarly development.

The focus may span various academic disciplines and fields.

Budget:

The grant may be utilized to cover expenses related to professional development activities, such as attending workshops, conferences, or acquiring resources and equipment essential for advancing expertise or contributing to grant applications.

Applicants should clearly articulate how the grant funds will be used for professional development purposes.

Department Chair and Dean Support:

Applicants must secure formal support for their proposal from their department chair and academic dean. This support ensures that the proposed professional development aligns with the department's and university's goals.

Alignment with University Goals:

Proposals should align with the professional development priorities and objectives of Rutgers University–Camden.

Quality and Impact:

The proposed professional development project should demonstrate the potential to contribute to the applicant's field and to the university's academic community.

Application Process

Step 1: Eligibility Verification

Prospective applicants confirm their status as lecturers at Rutgers University–Camden.

Step 2: Proposal

Applicants develop a summary proposal that includes:

• Clear objectives and aims for professional development.
• A detailed plan outlining how the grant funds will be used.
• A description of the professional development activities to be pursued.

Step 3: Department Chair and Dean Support

Applicants engage with their department chair and academic dean to secure formal support for their proposal.

Step 4: Application Submission

Completed applications, including the proposal and letters of support, are submitted by the specified deadline.

Step 5: Review and Evaluation

A committee assesses the applications based on the eligibility criteria, the proposed professional development's quality, and potential impact.

Step 6: Award Notification

Successful applicants receive official award notifications, outlining the grant amount, expectations, and funding disbursement details.

Step 7: Final Report Submission

Recipients submit a final report at the grant's conclusion, summarizing the outcomes and impact of their professional development efforts.

The application process for the Chancellor's Professional Development Grant for Lecturers is designed to empower part-time faculty members, fostering their professional growth and contributing to the overall excellence of Rutgers University–Camden. Applicants who meet the criteria will be considered for this valuable professional development grant, promoting ongoing scholarly endeavors within the university.