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Professional Development Grants

Professional Development Grants are aimed at contributing to the retention and promotion of faculty who enhance the diversity, equity and inclusion goals of the university. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are eligible for these grants. Grant funding can be used for the following purposes:

— travel to a senior colleague’s institution or to invite a senior researcher to Cornell

— funding of professional training opportunities, e.g., training on specialized databases or equipment

Grants are generally limited to $1,500 and can be used towards travel and/or accommodations. Accommodation costs are limited to $300 per night. Travel is limited to the lowest available fare to the destination. Given the demand, more than one PDG in a fiscal year is not guaranteed and is dependent on funds availability.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To apply, please send to ofdd@cornell.edu the following information:

Application date:
Applicant’s name:
Department and  College:
Rank:
Email:
Amount requested:
Name of Researcher/Training Facility:
Dates/Location of Visit:

In your email to ofdd@cornell.edu, attach the following documents in PDF:

  • CV
  • A 1-2 page document that includes description of a) research interests; b) professional goals; c) intended activities; d) statement of need for grant funding; how the grant will facilitate professional development that otherwise would not be possible; e) timeline of intended activities
  • Letter of recommendation from chair or director
  • Spreadsheet showing budget items, contribution (if any) from the department ($), contribution (if any) from the college ($), and contribution requested from the professional development grant ($)
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Contact Information

Office of Faculty Development and Diversity
122 Day Hall
Ithaca, NY 14853
Ph: 607.255.6867
Fax: 607.255.4672
ofdd@cornell.edu